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Galapagos Dove
Zenaida galapagoensis
Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) — Pigeons & Doves of South America.
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The Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 111 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Zenaida
- Species galapagoensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 111 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Galapagos Dove is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Galapagos Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family, part of the order Columbiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Galápagos.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 111 g, with a wing length of about 12.5 cm and a tail of around 6.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 8,331 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Galapagos Dove?
The Galapagos Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 111 g.
Where does the Galapagos Dove live?
The Galapagos Dove is found across South America with a range covering SA Galápagos, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Galapagos Dove belong to?
The Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Galapagos Dove eat?
The Galapagos Dove is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Galapagos Dove migrate?
The Galapagos Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Galapagos Dove endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Galapagos Dove's range?
The Galapagos Dove has a mapped global range of about 8,331 km².
Conservation
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