AnAge entry for Columbina passerina

Classification (HAGRID: 00593)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Columbiformes
                Family: Columbidae
                    Genus: Columbina
Species
Columbina passerina
Common name
Common ground dove

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
7.2 years (wild)
Source
ref. 577
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In the wild, these animals can live up to 7.2 years [0577]. Like in other doves, the breeding patterns of these animals depend on geographic region with animals in Central America being able to breed throughout the year [0445].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
75 days
Male sexual maturity
75 days
Incubation
13 days
Clutch size
2 (oviparous)
Clutches per year
2.5
Weight at hatching
5 g
Adult weight
35 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 177152
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 111974
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