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File:Columbina cyanopis Blue-eyed Ground Dove; Rolinha do Planalto Natural Reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil 01.jpg

Blue-eyed Ground Dove

Blue-eyed Ground Dove

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The Blue-eyed Ground-Dove is an extremely rare and critically endangered species, notable for its striking bright blue eyes and dark brown plumage with iridescent spots. It was once thought extinct before its rediscovery.
Where to spot
Extremely restricted range, known only from a few isolated savanna (Cerrado) remnants in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Observation is incredibly rare and difficult.
How to spot
Requires specialized expeditions to its specific, protected habitat. Observe patiently and quietly, focusing on ground-level movements in open grassland with scattered trees. Ethical considerations for viewing this critically endangered species are paramount.
When to spot
Observation is highly challenging due to its extreme rarity and restricted habitat. It is a year-round resident in its tiny known range.
File:Columbina cyanopis Blue-eyed Ground Dove; Rolinha do Planalto Natural Reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil 01.jpg
File:Columbina cyanopis Blue-eyed Ground Dove; Rolinha do Planalto Natural Reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil 02.jpg
File:Columbina cyanopis Natural reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil.jpg
File:Columbina cyanopis Blue-eyed Ground Dove; Rolinha do Planalto Natural Reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Columbina cyanopis Blue-eyed Ground Dove; Rolinha do Planalto Natural Reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Columbina cyanopis Natural reserve, Botumirim, Minas Gerais, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species was considered extinct for over 75 years until its rediscovery in 2015 in a single isolated savanna patch in Minas Gerais, Brazil, making it a 'Lazarus species'.
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