About the Maroon-chested Ground Dove
The maroon-chested ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is native to the American Cordillera of Central and South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Paraclaravis mondetoura |
| Species Codes | mcgdov1, MCGD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maroon-chested Ground Dove belong to?
The Maroon-chested Ground Dove (Paraclaravis mondetoura) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Maroon-chested Ground Dove?
The maroon-chested ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is native to the American Cordillera of Central and South America....
Where can I report a Maroon-chested Ground Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Maroon-chested Ground Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mcgdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
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