About the Black-winged Ground Dove
The black-winged ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It lives in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and is usually found in grassy areas near tree lines but roosts in Polylepis forest and Puya colonies. Throughout most of its range, it occurs at altitudes between 2,000 and 4,400 m but between 900 and 4,900 m in Chile. It moves to lower elevations in winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Metriopelia melanoptera |
| Species Codes | bwgdov1, BWGD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Ground Dove belong to?
The Black-winged Ground Dove (Metriopelia melanoptera) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Ground Dove?
The black-winged ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It lives in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and is usually found in grassy areas near tree lines but roosts in Polylepis forest and Puya colonies. Throughout most of its range, it occurs at altitudes b...
Where can I report a Black-winged Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bwgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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