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FERRUGINOUS GROUND DOVE. 
Chamepelia Talpieoti, — Swainson. 
PLATE XXII. 
Columba Talpieoti, Temm. Pig. 8vo. 1. p. 121. — Wagler, 
Syst. Av, sp. 86. — Colombe-Galline Talpieoti, Temm. 
This diminutive species, tvhich only measures 
about six inches and a quarter in length, is pretty 
widely distributed throughout Brazil, Paraguay, and 
other districts of South America. It lives in the 
open grounds, but generally near to the confines of 
woods, as it roosts and breeds upon the lower bushes 
or underwood, but never upon the larger trees, or 
far from the ground. It is generally observed in 
pairs, sometimes in families of four or six, but never 
associated in large flocks. It appears to be of a 
tame disposition, as it is seen constantly about the 
confines of the houses or in the farm- yards, and 
readily admits of a near approach. Wagler observes, 
that, in Europe, it is easily kept and propagated in 
the aviary. It is active upon the ground, and feeds 
upon the smaller cerealia, berries, &c. 
The following is the description of the adult male. 
Forehead, crown, and nape of neck, ash-gray. Cheeks 
