Large-tailed Dove
Leptotila megalura
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusLeptotila (Leptotila Doves)
- SpeciesLeptotila megalura (Large-tailed Dove)
About the Large-tailed Dove
The Yungas dove (Leptotila megalura), also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia. The Yungas dove is monotypic. However, the southern population has sometimes been suggested as a distinct subspecies. The Yungas dove and the grey-fronted dove (L. rufaxilla) are sister species.
The Yungas dove is 29 to 32 cm (11 to 13 in) long. The adult's forehead is grayish and its crown bluish gray. The eye is very dark and is surrounded by white feathers; the rest of the face is buff or pinkish buff. Its upperparts and tail are a dark ruddy brown with a purple gloss on the hindneck and upper mantle. Its breast and the sides of the neck are grayish pink lightening to white on the belly. The adult sexes are similar; the juvenile is duller and its wing coverts appear scaly.
The Yungas dove is found in the Bolivian and Southern Andean Yungas on the east slope of the Andes of Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It inhabits humid subtropical and tropical woodlands including secondary forest. It is also found in semi-arid Prosopis... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Large-tailed Dove in Amboró National Park
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Columbina picui
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Zenaida auriculata
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Columbina talpacoti
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Zentrygon frenata
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Ruddy Pigeon
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Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Ruddy Quail-Dove
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Blue Ground-Dove
Claravis pretiosa
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Large-tailed Dove in Amboró National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Large-tailed Dove sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Large-tailed Dove in Amboró National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Large-tailed Dove in Amboró National Park in our monthly data.