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Inca Dove

Columbina inca

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Primary Traits

FamilyColumbidae
OrderColumbiformes
RealmLN
HabitatWoodland
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

45.2 g

Elevation

0 m - 3,000 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Columbina inca

English name

Inca Dove

Order

Columbiformes

Family

Columbidae

Genus

Columbina

Species

inca

Data source

HBW4, BOTW

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

LN

Latitudinal zone

Tropical-Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

48 g

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

No data

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

30 g

Maximum unsexed mass

58 g

Average mass

45.2 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

3,000 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

3,000 m

Typical elevation

1,500 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Woodland

Habitat breadth

2

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

1

Diet specialization index

1.7

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

Solitary breeder

Nest type

Half cup

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree

Minimum broods per year

2

Maximum broods per year

5

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

Both

Minimum incubation period

13 d

Maximum incubation period

15 d

Minimum fledging period

12 d

Maximum fledging period

16 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2

Average fledging period

14 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary