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Stictopelia

Stictopelia

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A group of doves in the pigeon family that live on the ground
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Stictopelia
  • The genus Stictopelia includes several species of ground-dwelling doves found in Africa.

Examples

  • The Stictopelia genus includes several species of doves.

  • Researchers have studied the unique behavior of Stictopelia in their natural habitat.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot members of Stictopelia on their trips to the savannah.

  • Did you see the Stictopelias in the aviary?

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot members of Stictopelia on their trips to the savannah.

  • Researchers have studied the unique behavior of Stictopelia in their natural habitat.

  • The genus Stictopelia includes several species of ground-dwelling doves found in Africa.

Surface Forms

Stictopelia singular
Stictopelias plural

Etymology

The word Stictopelia comes from Greek parts stictos meaning 'spotted' and peleia meaning 'dove'. So Stictopelia is the scientific name for a group of doves that are often spotted, which explains why the name fits these birds.