Inca Dove
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Inca Dove
Columbina inca
The Inca Dove is a small, gentle bird with a beautiful, soft gray-brown color. They love to hang out in gardens and parks, where they often walk around looking for seeds to eat.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Inca Dove is a small, slender dove with a proportionally long tail. It has brownish-gray plumage with a distinct scaly appearance created by dark feather edges. The underside of its tail feathers flashes a rich rusty-red when in flight, a key identifying feature.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusColumbina
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
An Inca Dove can survive a chilly night by huddling together with other doves in a 'pyramid'!
Inca Doves make a soft 'coo-coo' sound, often mistaken for a distant owl!
These tiny birds often walk or run on the ground in groups, rather than flying everywhere!
They build such flimsy nests, sometimes you can see the eggs right through the bottom!
Special abilities
Ability
Heat Shield Feathers
Inca Doves have specially adapted feathers that can be fluffed up to release body heat, helping them stay cool in scorching desert sun.
Ability
Scaly Camouflage
Inca Doves' unique scaly feather pattern provides excellent camouflage, helping them blend seamlessly with dry, sandy ground.
Ability
Desert Drinker
Inca Doves can drink brackish water, which allows them to survive in arid regions where fresh water sources are scarce.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 16.5-18 cm
- Wingspan
- 28-30 cm
- Weight
- 0.03-0.058 kg
- Lifespan
- 4-7 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2
- Incubation
- 12-14 days
Diet & Feeding
Tiny seeds, grains, and some insects make up this dove's meal plan, especially on the ground.
Primary Foods
- grass seeds
- weed seeds
- small grains
- small insects
- mesquite beans
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii
A common predator of small birds in both urban and natural areas.
eaten by
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Snakes are known to prey on ground-dwelling birds and their nests.
depends on
Honey Mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa
Relies on its beans for food and uses the thorny trees for nesting sites.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Inca Dove?
16.5-18 cm
What is Inca Dove's wingspan?
28-30 cm
How much does Inca Dove weigh?
0.03-0.058 kg
How long does Inca Dove live?
4-7 years
How fast can Inca Dove move?
55 km/h
What does Inca Dove eat?
Tiny seeds, grains, and some insects make up this dove's meal plan, especially on the ground.
Where is Inca Dove usually found?
Urban areas
How does Inca Dove hunt?
Foraging
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