Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)

The Galápagos Dove is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands.

Identification

Adults

The Galápagos dove is reddish brown with black and white markings and touches of incandescent green. It has red feet and a distinctive bright blue eye ring. Its beak is curved downward, larger and more curved than most other doves.

Gallery

Galápagos dove

Rabida, Galápagos (2010)

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Species

Kingdom: Animalia (animals)

Phylum: Chordata (vertebrates, sea squirts)

Class: Aves (birds)

Order: Columbiformes (doves, pigeons)

Family: Columbidae (doves, pigeons)

Rock pigeon (Columba livia)

Peaceful dove (Geopelia placida)

Zebra dove (Geopelia striata)

Crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes)

Band-tailed pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)

Eared dove (Zenaida auriculata)

Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)

Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)