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Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

The Common Ground Dove is a small, gentle bird with soft brown feathers. They love to walk around on the ground and can often be seen in parks and gardens, looking for seeds to eat.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Common Ground Dove is the smallest dove in North America, with a short tail and a plump, grey-brown body. It has a distinctive scaly pattern on its chest and a blue-gray crown. A flash of rufous primary feathers is visible when it takes flight.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusColumbina
Common Ground Dove
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Common Ground Dove

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Male ground doves perform a special bobbing dance to impress females.

Their wings make a surprising whistling sound when they fly!

These tiny doves are the smallest found in North America!

They often build flimsy nests directly on the ground or in low plants.

Special abilities

Ability

Disappearing Act

Common Ground Dove can blend perfectly with the ground because of its mottled plumage, helping it hide from predators.

Ability

Quick-Snack Power

Common Ground Dove has a special crop to store seeds quickly, letting it eat fast and fly to safety from danger.

Ability

Heat Shield

Common Ground Dove can thrive in hot, dry environments because it excels at conserving water and finding cool, shady spots.

Measurements & details

Length
15-18 cm
Wingspan
25-30 cm
Weight
0.024-0.04 kg
Lifespan
1-5 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
2
Incubation
12-14 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny doves feast on small seeds and grains, along with tiny berries found on the ground.

Primary Foods

  • small seeds
  • waste grain
  • tiny berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

It's best to watch birds from a distance and not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Common Ground Dove?

15-18 cm

What is Common Ground Dove's wingspan?

25-30 cm

How much does Common Ground Dove weigh?

0.024-0.04 kg

How long does Common Ground Dove live?

1-5 years

How fast can Common Ground Dove move?

50 km/h

What does Common Ground Dove eat?

These tiny doves feast on small seeds and grains, along with tiny berries found on the ground.

Where is Common Ground Dove usually found?

Urban areas

How does Common Ground Dove hunt?

Foraging

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