About the Blue Ground Dove
The blue ground dove is a small New World tropical dove. It is a resident breeder from southeastern Mexico to northwestern Peru and northern Argentina, and on Trinidad in the Caribbean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Claravis pretiosa |
| Species Codes | blgdov1, BGDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Ground Dove belong to?
The Blue Ground Dove (Claravis pretiosa) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Blue Ground Dove?
The blue ground dove is a small New World tropical dove. It is a resident breeder from southeastern Mexico to northwestern Peru and northern Argentina, and on Trinidad in the Caribbean....
Where can I report a Blue Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
933
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