About the Galapagos Dove
The Galápagos dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is fairly common and is found in a wide range of open and semi-open habitats, especially in the arid lowlands of the archipelago.
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The Galápagos dove grows 18–23 cm (7.1–9.1 in) long and weighs in at 67–92 g (2.4–3.2 oz). The long black bill is slightly curved downwards. The feet and legs are reddish with some purple. A boldly marked bird, the Galápagos dove has dark reddish-brown upperparts, a pinkish neck and breast, a buff-coloured belly, and brown wings, streaked with white and black. The skin around the eye is deep blue with a black border. The eye itself is brown. An iridescent patch is found on the side of the neck.
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Where the Galapagos Dove lives
When to see the Galapagos Dove
Peak activity in June · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
West Peruvian DoveZenaida melodaThe West Peruvian dove is a medium-sized dove, being 25–33 cm (9.8–13.0 in) and weighing around 216 g (0.476 lb).
Zenaida DoveZenaida auritaThe Zenaida dove is approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 in) in length.
Eared DoveZenaida auriculataThe eared dove is 24 cm (9.4 in) long with a long, wedge-shaped tail, and weighs normally about 112 g (4.0 oz).
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