Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Pigeons and Doves :: Black-winged Ground-Dove

Black-winged Ground-Dove Metriopelia melanoptera

Described by: Molina (1782)
Alternate common name(s): Black-winged Ground Dove
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Cajon del Maipo, Chile - Nov, 2005 © Arthur Grosset  Antisana, Ecuador - Feb, 2007 © Lou Hegedus 
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Range

Andes of w. South America;
Fragmented distribution;
(1) Sw. Colombia (Narino) and Ecuador (Antisana).
(2) Peru, c. and s. Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosi, Chuquisaca) to c. Chile (Cajon del Maipo) s. to Colchagua and nw. Argentina from Jujuy to Santa Cruz.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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