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West Peruvian Dove

A species of Zenaida Doves
Scientific name : Zenaida meloda Genus : Zenaida Doves

West Peruvian Dove, A species of Zenaida Doves
Botanical name: Zenaida meloda
Genus: Zenaida Doves
West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) Photo By Dick Culbert , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

In German usage, the Perutäubchen has a similar sounding name. This species belongs to the genus Columbina. Even the salvage dove from the genus of American field doves is sometimes referred to as Perutaube.
Size
33 cm
Feeding Habits
West Peruvian Dove's diet likely mirrors that of its close relative, Z. asiatica, featuring seeds, grains, and fruits. Typically foraging on the ground, west Peruvian Dove may show a preference for certain seeds or feeding areas, although specific dietary adaptations are not well-documented.
Habitat
West Peruvian Dove typically inhabits subtropical and tropical dry forests, as well as moist forest regions. This species is also known to thrive in heavily degraded former forests. West Peruvian Dove is commonly found in coastal valleys and plains, along with arid open savanna environments. They are adaptable and can be seen in urban areas, such as city parks. Although primarily lowland birds, they occasionally range up to altitudes of 2000 meters in the subtropical regions.
Dite type
Granivorous

General Info

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) Photo By Dick Culbert , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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