About the Caribbean Dove
The Caribbean dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Belize, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Honduras, Jamaica, and Mexico. It has been introduced to the Bahamas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Leptotila jamaicensis |
| Species Codes | cardov1, CADO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Caribbean Dove belong to?
The Caribbean Dove (Leptotila jamaicensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Caribbean Dove?
The Caribbean dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Belize, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Honduras, Jamaica, and Mexico. It has been introduced to the Bahamas....
Where can I report a Caribbean Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Caribbean Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cardov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
348
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