5,708 observationsLeast Concern
Peaceful Dove
Geopelia placida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Columbiformes βΊFamily: Columbidae βΊGenus: Geopelia
About
The peaceful dove (Geopelia placida) is a pigeon native to Australia and New Guinea. The peaceful dove is closely related to the zebra dove of south-east Asia and the barred dove of eastern Indonesia. Until recently, the three were classed as a single species, Geopelia striata, known as peaceful dove or zebra dove.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Peaceful Dove is Geopelia placida.
- The Peaceful Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Peaceful Dove belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Peaceful Dove belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Peaceful Dove belongs to the class Aves.
- Peaceful Dove belongs to the order Columbiformes.
- Peaceful Dove belongs to the family Columbidae.
- Peaceful Dove belongs to the genus Geopelia.