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Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Columbina minuta
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Tortolita Pecho Liso
Name in Mayan (if known):
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: PBGD
Family: Columbidae - Pigeons and Doves
About this Species
The Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) is a small bird species that is found in various habitats across the Yucatan Peninsula, including Guatemala and Belize. These doves prefer open areas, such as savannas, grasslands, and agricultural fields, where they can easily forage for seeds and insects on the ground. They are also known to inhabit scrubland and forest edges.
The breeding season for the Plain-breasted Ground Dove in the Yucatan Peninsula typically begins in February and lasts through August, with peak breeding occurring from April to June. During this time, males will perform courtship displays and build nests on the ground or in low vegetation. Females will typically lay two white eggs, which both parents will take turns incubating.
Despite being common in the Yucatan Peninsula, the Plain-breasted Ground Dove faces threats such as habitat loss and hunting, which could potentially lead to population decline in the future. Conservation efforts to protect and restore their natural habitats could be crucial in ensuring the survival of this species.
*Occurrence and Distribution in the Yucatan Peninsula
RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround Resident
FREQUENCY STATUS: Fairly Common in the...
DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: Highest populations are in the ...
*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)