About Zenaida galapagoensis Gould, 1841
The Galápagos dove measures 18–23 cm (7.1–9.1 in) in length and weighs 67–92 g (2.4–3.2 oz). It has a long, slightly down-curved black bill, and reddish feet and legs that show some purple tones. This is a boldly marked species: its upperparts are dark reddish-brown, neck and breast are pinkish, belly is buff-colored, and brown wings are streaked with white and black. The skin surrounding the eye is deep blue with a black border, and the iris itself is brown. An iridescent patch is located on the side of the neck. The scapular feathers and wing-coverts are black, with a white stripe running lengthwise down the center of each, which creates the streaked appearance of the wings. The underwings range from grey to blue. Central tail feathers are brown, while outer tail feathers are grey. Females are very similar in appearance to males, but are smaller in overall body size, have a smaller iridescent neck patch, and also have darker backs, wings, and tails. Galápagos doves live in rocky lowlands, areas with scattered trees, scrubby bushes, and cacti.
