Inca Dove Columbina inca
Overview
Description
The Inca dove or Mexican dove (Columbina inca) is a small New World dove. The species was first described by French surgeon and naturalist René Lesson in 1847. It reaches a length of 16.5–23 cm (6.5–9.1 in) and weighs 30–58 g (1.1–2.0 oz). The Inca dove has an average wingspan of 28.5 cm and a max wingspan of 32 cm. It is a slender species, with a gray-brown body covered in feathers that resemble a scaled pattern. The tail is long and square and edged with white feathers that may flare out in flight. The underwings are reddish, like other ground doves, and upon takeoff, the wings produce a distinctive, quiet rattling noise.1
Taxonomy
Columbiformes > Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) > Pigeons and Doves
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 04-27-2024 - Arizona, United States (First Sighting)
- 05-04-2024 - Ciudad de México, Mexico (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Arizona, United States
- Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Morelos, Mexico
Media
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