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Yungas Dove
Leptotila megalura Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1879
29–32 cmLength218 gWeight
The Yungas dove (Leptotila megalura), also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Yungas Dove has been recorded at 20 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina426 records
- Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia283 records
- Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina201 records
More places
- PP Potrero de YalaArgentina152 records
- Finca La MontañaArgentina134 records
- PN CalileguaArgentina133 records
- CoroicoBolivia49 records
- Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia27 records
- Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia25 records
- Norte del Campo AlegreArgentina25 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Yungas dove (Leptotila megalura), also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
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Questions
How big is the Yungas Dove?
The Yungas Dove is about 29–32 cm long and weighs around 218 g.
Where does the Yungas Dove live?
Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Yungas Dove?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Yungas Dove endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Yungas Dove as Least Concern.
What does the Yungas Dove eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Yungas Dove in?
It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 29–32 cm
- Weight
- 218 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 150 mm
- Tail
- 113 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 31 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
- Genus
- Leptotila
Other birds in the genus Leptotila
White-tipped DoveLeptotila verreauxi
Grey-fronted DoveLeptotila rufaxilla
Grey-headed DoveLeptotila plumbeiceps
Pallid DoveLeptotila pallida
Azuero DoveLeptotila battyi
Grenada DoveLeptotila wellsi
Caribbean DoveLeptotila jamaicensis
Grey-chested DoveLeptotila cassinii
Ochre-bellied DoveLeptotila ochraceiventris
Tolima DoveLeptotila conoveri
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