Maroon-chested Ground Dove

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Maroon-chested Ground Dove (<em>Paraclaravis mondetoura</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Maroon-chested Ground Dove (Paraclaravis mondetoura) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Paraclaravis; binomial: Paraclaravis mondetoura; authority: (Bonaparte, 1856).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat as monotypic; includes ochoterena, salvini, umbrina, pulchra and inca (Hellmayr & Conover 1942). Move species to Paraclaravis gen. nov.: Sangster, Sweet & Johnson, 2018 (NACC 2019-C-8; SACC 828).

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