Biology:West Peruvian dove

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Short description: Species of bird

West Peruvian dove
Zenaida meloda -Lima, Peru-8.jpg
In Lima, Peru
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Zenaida
Species:
Z. meloda
Binomial name
Zenaida meloda
(Tschudi, 1843)
Zenaida meloda map.svg

The West Peruvian dove or Pacific dove (Zenaida meloda) is a species of dove in the genus Zenaida.[2]

Zenaida 

Mourning dove

Socorro dove

Eared dove

Zenaida dove

White-winged dove

West Peruvian dove

Cladogram showing the position of the West Peruvian dove in the genus Zenaida.[3]

Description

The West Peruvian dove has prominent white bands on its wings and wide tails corners, also white. Its eyes have violet-blue rings.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Z. meloda can be found in desert lowlands and foothills in many open and semi-open habitats. These include streets, gardens, farms, and palm oases. [4]

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References

Wikidata ☰ Q286200 entry