Birds
Galápagos dove
Zenaida galapagoensisConservation statusLeast Concern
DietSeeds, and cactus flowers and fruit
LifespanNot precisely known
Size and weightAbout 20 cm
A small, reddish-brown dove with a light blue ring around the eye, a shiny patch on the neck and red legs.
Blue eye ring
What makes it specialSpends most of its time on the ground and prefers walking to flying.
Surprising factIt also eats the flowers and nectar (sweet juice) of the opuntia cactus.
PopulationEndemic to the Galápagos, which means it lives only there. Common on the dry islands.
Dry trails at the landing sites