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Birdsong field guide

Galapagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

A small, sturdy dove endemic to the Galapagos, distinguished by its reddish-brown plumage and striking cobalt-blue eye rings.

What it sounds like

A soft, low-pitched, and rhythmic series of 'coo' notes, typically heard as a three-part 'hu-hu-hu'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is the only dove species endemic to the Galapagos archipelago.
The species performs a 'broken-wing' distraction display to lure potential predators away from its ground-based nest.
They play a vital ecological role by pollinating and dispersing the seeds of the Opuntia cactus.
Due to a lack of natural mainland predators, they are exceptionally tame and show little fear of human proximity.
Evolutionary adaptations for ground-dwelling include a shorter tail and a more curved bill than its mainland relatives.

Habitat

Arid lowlands, rocky terrain, and Opuntia cactus forests.

Range

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Eared DoveZenaida auriculata Mourning DoveZenaida macroura Socorro DoveZenaida graysoni West Peruvian DoveZenaida meloda White-winged DoveZenaida asiatica Zenaida DoveZenaida aurita

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