Behavior

The behavior of Cinnamon Ground Doves is characterized by a combination of social interactions, foraging activities, reproductive behaviors, and responses to environmental stimuli. Throughout the day, Cinnamon Ground Doves engage in a variety of behaviors to meet their daily needs and navigate their forest habitat.

Foraging is a central aspect of the behavior of Cinnamon Ground Doves. They forage on the forest floor, using their slender beaks to pick and peck at seeds and other food items among the leaf litter and vegetation. Male birds may engage in displays of dominance and territorial defense to establish breeding territories and attract mates. Courtship behaviors such as vocalizations, wing-flapping, and tail-spreading are used to communicate with potential mates and reinforce pair bonds. Once pair bonds are formed, both male and female birds share responsibilities for nest-building, incubating eggs, and caring for chicks.

These birds produce cooing calls, soft trills, and low-frequency hoots to communicate with conspecifics and maintain social bonds within their group. Visual displays such as wing-flapping, tail-raising, and posturing are also used to convey dominance, aggression, or courtship intentions.

During the non-breeding season, Cinnamon Ground Doves may form loose social groups or flocks, particularly around abundant

food sources or roosting sites. Group dynamics may involve cooperative foraging, mutual grooming, and social interactions among individuals.

While they are primarily ground-dwelling birds, Cinnamon Ground Doves may also gather in communal roosts at night, where they rest and seek protection from predators.

Male birds may establish and defend territories using vocalizations, displays, and physical aggression against intruders or rivals. Territorial boundaries are marked and maintained through scent marking, vocalizations, and aggressive displays, helping to deter potential threats and maintain exclusive access to resources within the territory.

Cinnamon Ground Doves exhibit a range of reproductive behaviors associated with courtship, mating, and nesting. Incubation of eggs and care of chicks are shared responsibilities, with both parents providing food, warmth, and protection to ensure the survival of their offspring.

Environmental factors such as weather conditions, resource availability, and habitat quality influence the behavior of Cinnamon Ground Doves. Birds may adjust their behavior in response to changes in temperature, precipitation, or food availability,

optimizing their foraging strategies and energy expenditure to maximize survival and reproductive success. Adaptability and flexibility are key traits that enable Cinnamon Ground Doves to thrive in diverse and dynamic environments, where they must navigate a range of ecological challenges and opportunities.