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Species record

Galapagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

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Primary Traits

FamilyColumbidae
OrderColumbiformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatRocky
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

102 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,600 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Zenaida galapagoensis

English name

Galapagos Dove

Order

Columbiformes

Family

Columbidae

Genus

Zenaida

Species

galapagoensis

Data source

HBW4, BOTW, D07

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Near-threatened

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

Yes

Biogeographic realm

Neotropical

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

No data

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

No data

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

51 g

Maximum unsexed mass

153 g

Average mass

102 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,600 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,600 m

Typical elevation

800 m

Record section

Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Rocky

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1.22

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Singly and pairs

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Saucer

Nest substrate

Ground, Rock, Nest

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

3

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

13 d

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

13 d

Maximum fledging period

17 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2

Average fledging period

15 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary