About the Lemon Dove
The lemon dove or cinnamon dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae found in montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa. The lemon dove has a generally brownish-grey plumage with a cinnamon brown breast. Adults have a greenish-glossed neck and white markings on the head, and juveniles are rather more brown with pale feather fringe barring and have greyer facial markings. This dove is a common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Aplopelia larvata |
| Species Codes | lemdov2, LEDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lemon Dove belong to?
The Lemon Dove (Aplopelia larvata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Lemon Dove?
The lemon dove or cinnamon dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae found in montane forests of sub-Saharan Africa. The lemon dove has a generally brownish-grey plumage with a cinnamon brown breast. Adults have a greenish-glossed neck and white markings on the head, and juveniles ar...
Where can I report a Lemon Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Lemon Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lemdov2, or on iNaturalist.
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