Bare-faced ground dove (Metriopelia ceciliae) - PigeonSubstance
4 years ago by mr_pigeonwizard · 150 Likes · 6 comments · Fresh
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mr_pigeonwizard
· 4 years ago
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The bare-faced ground dove (Metriopelia ceciliae) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
purplepumpkin
· 4 years ago
I assume the orange spot is there to catch the eye of their brethren? In that case, is there a sexual dimophism? Or is it to repel predators by making their eye look bigger?
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mr_pigeonwizard
· 4 years ago
There isn't much more info about them than what I've written already sadly, but from what I can see from other photos, there's no sexual dimorphism in these birds, which might mean it is to repel predators
purplepumpkin
· 4 years ago
Ok thanks for taking the time to investigate! The orange part does make him look a bit aggressive. So note to self, I'm not copying that look to steal a pigeon's heart.
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mrscollector
· 4 years ago
The orange eye is freaking me out lol
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happy_frog
· 4 years ago
They went out without covering their face. That's why they're grounded.
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