Ruddy Ground-Dove

Columbina talpacoti

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

RUGD

Code 6

COLTAL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Reddish brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Blue-gray
Forehead Color: Blue-gray
Nape Color: Blue-gray
Throat Color: Blue-gray
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 15-18 cm (6-7 in)
Weight: 48 g (1.7 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Buff
Underparts: Pink-gray
Upperparts: Red-brown
Back Pattern: Spotted or speckled
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Fast low direct flight on flashing wings.
Wingspan Range: 23-25 cm (9-10 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Red-brown with black outer feathers.
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Pink-gray

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