Stock Photo: A Ruddy Ground Dove Looking For Insects
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This is a Columbina talpacoti dove species, Columbidae family. Common name: ruddy ground dove. Small New World tropical dove. Ruddy ground doves feed mainly on seeds, but also sometimes on snails and small insects. It measures 12-18 centimeters in length and weighs about 35-56 grams. The male , with reddish brown feathers, dominant color on the adult's body , in contrast to the head, bluish gray. The female is all brown. In both sexes, on the wing there are a series of black spots on the feathers. Observed near Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR), Petén department, Guatemala.
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wildlife bird nature animal beak leaf prairie plant green ruddy ground dove looking insects columbina talpacoti species columbidae family common small world tropical doves feed seeds snails family dove insects measures 12-18 centimeters length weighs 35-56 grams male reddish brown feathers dominant color adult's body contrast head bluish gray female brown sexes wing series black spots feathers
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