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Black-winged Ground Dove

Black-winged Ground Dove

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The Black-winged Ground-Dove is a widespread and common dove of the high Andes, easily identified by the dark, often iridescent, patches on its wings. Its body plumage is typically grey-brown.
Where to spot
Widespread throughout the Andes, from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Inhabits arid and semi-arid high-altitude grasslands, rocky slopes, and puna.
How to spot
Look for the distinct dark wing patches during flight or when perched, which give it its name. It forages on the ground in open, often sparse, vegetation. Its call is a soft, mournful 'coo'.
When to spot
Year-round resident throughout its extensive Andean range. Most active during daylight hours.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Metriopelia melanoptera 352646214.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Metriopelia melanoptera 357981887.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This dove often exhibits a preference for very high altitudes, frequently observed above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) in the Andes, making it one of the highest-dwelling doves.
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