Blue-eyed Ground Dove
NameBlue-eyed Ground Dove
Common NameBlue-eyed Ground Dove
Scientific NameColumbina cyanopis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.25
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are a rich rufous-chestnut, fading to a paler buff on the belly. The back and wing coverts are brownish-grey, with iridescent blue spots prominently displayed on the inner wing coverts. The undertail coverts are white, and the bill is black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, low, mournful cooing sound, often described as a repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'coo-coo-coo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Cerrado biome of central Brazil, historically found in scattered locations across Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Goiás states. It was rediscovered in 2015 in Minas Gerais after decades without confirmed sightings.
Identifying Featuresbright blue eyes, iridescent blue spots on wings, rufous-chestnut plumage, small size, white undertail coverts
Description
The Blue-eyed Ground Dove is a small, rufous-colored dove characterized by its striking bright blue eyes. It forages on the ground, primarily feeding on seeds, and is known for its elusive nature.
