Galapagos Dove
Zenaida galapagoensisGould, J, 1841
English (US) Galapagos Dove
The Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Columbidae (Doves and Pigeons) in the order Columbiformes.
- Scientific name
- Zenaida galapagoensis
- Order
- Columbiformes
- IUCN Red List
- Near Threatened
- English (US)
- Galapagos Dove
- Described by
- Gould, J, 1841
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Zenaida galapagoensis galapagoensis
- Zenaida galapagoensis exsul
Taxonomic history
- First described as
- Zenaida Galapagoensis
- Described by
- Gould, J, 1841
- Type locality
- GaMpagos Archipelago.
- Original description
- The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain FitzRoy, R.N., during the years 1832 to 1836 pt15 p.115 pl.46
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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