- Metriopelia aymara
Identification
17–19 cm (6¾-7½ in)
The lesser coverts have iridescent gold spots which are difficult to see except in good light. The tertials have two blackish spots, not always visible.
Distribution
South America: found from the Andes of southern Peru to north-west Argentina and northern Chile
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Puna.
Behaviour
It looks small, round and legless and usually has its short tail pointed downwards like a quail.
Diet
Ground feeders in small groups, though sometimes seen in large flocks. Their actual diet isn't known.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BF Member observations
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved May 2014)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Golden-spotted Ground Dove. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 3 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Golden-spotted_Ground_Dove
