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Ruddy Ground-dove

Columbina talpacoti

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Miranda Collett
Miranda Collett

Former Airline Captain of B747, Miranda Collett, switched career in 2010 to become a wildlife conservationist, purchasing a former cattle ranch in NE Argentina.

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The Ruddy Ground-Dove is uncommon at Reserva Don Luis but we do see it most years.

It is a similar size (15cm), to the Pucui Ground-Dove but much darker in appearance. It is quite rufous in appearance with a grey head and dark streaks on the wings.

The female is a more uniform colour and lacks the rufous back and grey head.

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