Metriopelia
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Metriopelia is a genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...

 of ground doves containing four species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...

 that live in the dry, upland habitats along the Andean
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...

 mountain chain in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...

. They have large wings and orange skin around the eyes.

Species

  • Bare-faced Ground Dove (Metriopelia ceciliae)
  • Black-winged Ground Dove (Metriopelia melanoptera)
  • Golden-spotted Ground Dove (Metriopelia aymara)
  • Moreno's Ground Dove (Metriopelia morenoi)
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