Plain-breasted Ground Dove
Zwergtäubchen ( Columbina minuta )
The Zwergtäubchen ( Columbina minuta ) is a species of pigeons birds that are expected to the subfamily of small American pigeons. The species occurs in several subspecies in Central and South America and is not at risk than in their inventory.
Appearance
The Zwergtäubchen reaches a height of 15 centimeters. It is thus one of the smallest species of pigeons of the genus Columbina, and is considered one of the smallest species of pigeons in general. In his plumage coloration it resembles the very Sperlingstäubchen, but missing this kind, the black spots on the sides of the neck and chest.
The plumage of the head and neck is blue-gray. The body top is dull gray-brown. The wings are more reddish. The body bottom is bright reddish wine. The beak is black. The feet are reddish.
Dissemination and lifestyle
The distribution area of Zwergtäubchens is very disjoint. Populations occur in southern Mexico, in the coastal region of Guatemala, El Salvador and Belize before. In contrast, the type is missing in Honduras, on the other hand comes in Nicaragua ago. Costa Rica and Panama, and the West of Colombia are also populated. Another area of distribution extends over the eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Another population comes from the south-west of Ecuador to Peru before. Zwergtäubchen are in Central America at altitudes up to 750 meters above sea level. encountered. In Peru, however, also heights of 2,100 meters are populated.
The habitat of the Zwergtäubchens is dry savanna, subtropical to tropical arid shrub savanna, subtropical to tropical grasslands, seasonal tropical to subtropical alluvial and possible secondary forests. During the day, the Zwergtäubchen holds on to the floor and runs rather than that it blows up. At night, however, it is tree t on. The food spectrum consists of seeds. The propagation time is dependent on the area of distribution. In Venezuela, the Zwergtäubchen broods example all year. However, the peak of the breeding season falls in the period from April to November. The nest is very fragile and is built on the ground or low in the undergrowth. The nest consists of two white eggs. The incubation period is 13 to 14 days. The young birds fledge after twelve to fourteen days.
Attitude in captivity
The Zwergtäubchen was first held in the UK in 1899. The present affirmed succeeded in 1908 in the same country. The breed is considered to be not easy, since the type is very sensitive to disturbances. Diamanttäubchen are frequently used as Ammenvögel for the breeding of this type.