About the Barred Dove
The barred dove, also known as temminck's zebra dove or the lesser sunda dove is a small dove that is native and endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. It is closely related to the zebra dove of Southeast Asia and the peaceful dove of Australia and New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geopelia maugeus |
| Species Codes | bardov2, BADO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Dove belong to?
The Barred Dove (Geopelia maugeus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Barred Dove?
The barred dove, also known as temminck's zebra dove or the lesser sunda dove is a small dove that is native and endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. It is closely related to the zebra dove of Southeast Asia and the peaceful dove of Australia and New Guinea....
Where can I report a Barred Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bardov2, or on iNaturalist.
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