Eared Dove
21 December 2009 17:00 Filed in: Columbidae Pigeons & Doves Doves Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Mostardas Lagoa do Peixe
Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Images: Lagoa do Peixe • November 2009
Bird name: Eared Dove
Latin: Zenaida auriculata
Other: Pomba-de-bando (Br) • Avoante (see below) • Tórtola torcaza (Es)
Family: Columbidae • Doves
The Eared Dove can be recognised by two small black stripes near the ear area. It is the only Brazilian dove with this mark. Widespread throughout Brazil and much of South America.
Other Brazilian names: arribaçã, arribação, bairari, cardigueira, cardinheira, guaçuroba-pequena, juriti-carregadeira, pairari, pararé, parari, pomba-amargosinha, pomba-de-arribação, pomba-de-bando, pomba-do-meio, pomba-do-sertão, pomba-parari, pomba-pararu, rabaçã, rabação, rebaçã, ribaçã, ribação, rolinha.
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