Inca dove
Columbina inca
The Inca dove or Mexican dove (Columbina inca) is a small New World dove.
About the Inca dove
The Inca dove or Mexican dove (Columbina inca) is a small New World dove. The species was first described by French surgeon and naturalist René Lesson in 1847. It reaches a length of 16.5–23 cm (6.5–9.1 in) and weighs 30–58 g (1.1–2.0 oz). The Inca dove has an average wingspan of 28.5 cm and a max wingspan of 32 cm. It is a slender species, with a gray-brown body covered in feathers that resemble a scaled pattern. The tail is long and square and edged with white feathers that may flare out in flight. The underwings are reddish, like other ground doves, and upon takeoff, the wings produce a distinctive, quiet rattling noise.
Fun Facts About Inca dove
- The species was first described by French surgeon and naturalist René Lesson in 1847.
- The Inca dove has an average wingspan of 28.5 cm and a max wingspan of 32 cm.
- It reaches a length of 16.5–23 cm (6.5–9.1 in) and weighs 30–58 g (1.1–2.0 oz).
- The underwings are reddish, like other ground doves, and upon takeoff, the wings produce a distinctive, quiet rattling noise.
- The tail is long and square and edged with white feathers that may flare out in flight.
Conservation Status
The Inca dove is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Species | Columbina inca |
Range & Habitat
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