Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)
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Galapagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis Gould, 1841

18–23 cmLength111 gWeight

The Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Ecuador

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Galapagos Dove has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Española – Punta SuárezEcuador1,200 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) 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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Questions

How big is the Galapagos Dove?

The Galapagos Dove is about 18–23 cm long and weighs around 111 g.

Where does the Galapagos Dove live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Galapagos Dove?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Galapagos Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Galapagos Dove as Near Threatened.

What does the Galapagos Dove eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Galapagos Dove in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Length
18–23 cm
Weight
111 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Galápagos

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Zenaida

Other birds in the genus Zenaida

Mourning DoveMourning DoveZenaida macrouraSocorro DoveSocorro DoveZenaida graysoniEared DoveEared DoveZenaida auriculataZenaida DoveZenaida DoveZenaida auritaWhite-winged DoveWhite-winged DoveZenaida asiaticaWest Peruvian DoveWest Peruvian DoveZenaida melodaRock DoveRock DoveColumba liviaHill PigeonHill PigeonColumba rupestrisSnow PigeonSnow PigeonColumba leuconotaSpeckled PigeonSpeckled PigeonColumba guinea
Galapagos Dove

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