Blue Ground Dove
NameBlue Ground Dove
Common NameBlue Ground Dove
Scientific NameClaravis pretiosa
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly pale blue-gray with a whiter forehead and throat. Their wings feature two distinct rows of black spots or bars, and the primary flight feathers are dark. Females are duller, mostly olive-brown with rufous undertail coverts and similar black wing markings.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalization is a soft, low-pitched, mournful 'woo-oo-oo' or 'coo-coo-coo' call, often repeated.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size and short tail, Pale blue-gray plumage (males) or olive-brown (females), Two rows of distinct black spots/bars on wings, Red iris, Pinkish legs
Description
The Blue Ground Dove is a small, slender dove characterized by its short tail and ground-dwelling habits. Males display striking pale blue-gray plumage, while females are more subdued in olive-brown tones. They typically forage for seeds on the forest floor, often in pairs or small groups.
