West Peruvian dove explained

The West Peruvian dove or Pacific dove (Zenaida meloda) is a species of dove in the genus Zenaida.^[1]

Description

The West Peruvian dove has prominent white bands on its wings and wide tails corners, also white. Its eyes have violet-blue rings.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Z. meloda can be found in desert lowlands and foothills in many open and semi-open habitats. These include streets, gardens, farms, and palm oases.

Notes and References

1. Johnson, Kevin P. . Clayton, Dale H. . amp . 2000. A Molecular Phylogeny of the Dove Genus Zenaida: Mitochondrial and Nuclear DNA sequences. Condor. 102. 4. 864–870. 10.1650/0010-5422(2000)102[0864:ampotd]2.0.co;2.
2. Web site: West Peruvian Dove . . 1 November 2022 . en.