Yungas dove
The Yungas dove (Leptotila megalura), also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove,[2] is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Leptotila |
| Species: | L. megalura |
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| Leptotila megalura | |
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Distribution and habitat
It is found in Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1]
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Leptotila megalura". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- "Leptotila megalura". Avibase.
- "White-faced Dove Leptotila megalura". BirdLife International. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
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