Description Galapagos Dove, Zenaida galapagoensis
Date jan '11
Author Benjamint444 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Benjamint444
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Galapagos-dove.jpg

The Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos, off Ecuador. It is fairly common and is found in a wide range of open and semi-open habitats, especially in the arid lowlands of the archipelago. Whenever their nests are in danger, Zenaida galapagoensis will pretend to be hurt or injured and lure the invader away from its nest. Order: Columbiformes, Family: Columbidae, Species: Zenaida galapagoensis Gould, 1839.