About the Gray-fronted Dove
The grey-fronted dove is a large New World tropical dove. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Leptotila rufaxilla |
| Species Codes | grfdov1, GFDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-fronted Dove belong to?
The Gray-fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Gray-fronted Dove?
The grey-fronted dove is a large New World tropical dove. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Chile....
Where can I report a Gray-fronted Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-fronted Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grfdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
832
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