Moreno's Ground Dove (Metriopelia morenoi)
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Moreno's Ground Dove

Metriopelia morenoi (Sharpe, 1902)

17 cmLength29 gWeight

Moreno's ground dove (Metriopelia morenoi) or the bare-eyed ground dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

Moreno's ground dove (Metriopelia morenoi) or the bare-eyed ground dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the Moreno's Ground Dove?

The Moreno's Ground Dove is about 17 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Moreno's Ground Dove live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Argentina.

Is the Moreno's Ground Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Moreno's Ground Dove as Least Concern.

What does the Moreno's Ground Dove eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Moreno's Ground Dove in?

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

At a glance

Length
17 cm
Weight
29 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
96 mm
Tail
76 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Metriopelia

Other birds in the genus Metriopelia

Bare-faced Ground DoveBare-faced Ground DoveMetriopelia ceciliaeBlack-winged Ground DoveBlack-winged Ground DoveMetriopelia melanopteraGolden-spotted Ground DoveGolden-spotted Ground DoveMetriopelia aymaraRock DoveRock DoveColumba liviaHill PigeonHill PigeonColumba rupestrisSnow PigeonSnow PigeonColumba leuconotaSpeckled PigeonSpeckled PigeonColumba guineaWhite-collared PigeonWhite-collared PigeonColumba albitorquesStock DoveStock DoveColumba oenasYellow-eyed PigeonYellow-eyed PigeonColumba eversmanni
Moreno's Ground Dove

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