Black-winged Ground Dove
- Scientific name
- Metriopelia melanoptera
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Square
Why it matters
The black-winged ground dove is a distinctive inhabitant of the high-altitude Andean slopes, easily recognized in flight by its rounded wings and square tail. It is a prized subject for bird enthusiasts due to its specialized alpine habitat and the subtle, elegant coloration that allows it to blend perfectly into the rocky terrain of its mountain home.
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