Black-winged Ground Dove

Metriopelia melanoptera

Least Concern

The Black-winged Ground Dove is a ground-foraging pigeon or dove of South American forests, savannas, scrub, and open country. It walks quietly through leaf litter, scrub, forest floor, or open ground, taking fallen fruit, seeds, and small invertebrates while relying on camouflage and quick bursts of flight.

Family

Columbidae

Group

Pigeons and Doves

Range

Black-winged Ground Dove Range — Resident or seasonal range in South American forests, savannas, scrub, and open country

Population

≈ Unknown

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