About the Eared Dove
The eared dove is a New World dove. It is a resident breeder throughout South America from Colombia to southern Argentina and Chile, and on the offshore islands from the Grenadines southwards. It may be a relatively recent colonist of Tobago and Trinidad. It appears to be partially migratory, its movements driven by food supplies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Zenaida auriculata |
| Species Codes | eardov1, EADO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eared Dove belong to?
The Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Eared Dove?
The eared dove is a New World dove. It is a resident breeder throughout South America from Colombia to southern Argentina and Chile, and on the offshore islands from the Grenadines southwards. It may be a relatively recent colonist of Tobago and Trinidad. It appears to be partially migratory, its mo...
Where can I report a Eared Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Eared Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eardov1, or on iNaturalist.
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