About the West Peruvian Dove
The West Peruvian dove or Pacific dove, known locally as tórtola melódica or cuculí, is a species of dove in the genus Zenaida found on the South American Pacific coast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Zenaida meloda |
| Species Codes | wepdov1, WPDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the West Peruvian Dove belong to?
The West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the West Peruvian Dove?
The West Peruvian dove or Pacific dove, known locally as tórtola melódica or cuculí, is a species of dove in the genus Zenaida found on the South American Pacific coast....
Where can I report a West Peruvian Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of West Peruvian Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wepdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
4,934
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