Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata)

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About

South American species similar to Inca Dove. Song recalls that species, but typically with three notes. Mike observed that since Inca Dove has the mnemonic of "No hope", this one should have the three-note mnemonic "Don't give up". First encountered in La Guajira, Colombia in June 2023.

Synonyms

  • SCDO
  • Torcacita escamada
  • Ridgway's Dove
  • Mottled Dove
  • South American Zebra Dove
  • Scaly Dove