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Golden spotted ground dove

Golden spotted ground dove

Metriopelia aymara

BirdHuntableListed as Least Concern…

Overview

More information needed.

Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Bird
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Metriopelia
Species
aymara

Habitat

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Diet

Feeds on a variety of seeds from weeds and wild grasses.

Behavior

More information needed.

Hunting

This is species is typically hunted while passing over. A hunter will strategically place themself in between feed, water, or a roost to get a shot at the bird. Sometimes decoys are used to make the bird feel more comfortable.

Conservation Status

Listed as Least Concern by IUCN.