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Yungas dove
Illustration by Keulemans, 1893
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L. megalura
Binomial name
Leptotila megalura
Sclater & Salvin, 1879
Synonyms
  • Leptoptila megalura

The Yungas dove (Leptotila megalura), also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove,[2] is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.[3]

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Template:IUCN
  2. ^ "Leptotila megalura". Avibase.
  3. ^ "White-faced Dove Leptotila megalura". BirdLife International. Retrieved 28 April 2010.