Species Data
Common Name
Galapagos dove
Scientific Name
Zenaida galapagoensis
Spanish Name
Tórtola de Galapagos
Conservation Status
Least concern
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Endemic
Size
18-23cm length
Average Lifespan
Unknown
Predators
Feral cats and other introduced predators
Food
Omnivore (cactus flowers, caterpillars, seeds, fruits, fly larvae)
Animal Class
Bird
Species Overview
Galapagos doves are most common in the dry lowland areas of the Islands. They have brown wings streaked with white and black, and a pinkish neck and breast. Females nest on the ground in shaded areas or in prickly pear cacti, occasionally using old mockingbird nests.
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