Blue-headed Wood-Dove
NameBlue-headed Wood-Dove
Common NameBlue-headed Wood-Dove
Scientific NameTurtur brehmeri
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper neck are a distinctive blue-grey, contrasting sharply with the vibrant rufous-chestnut plumage covering the back, wings, and underparts. The tail is dark, and the bill is reddish with a dark tip, while the legs are red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of soft, low cooing notes, often a repeated series such as 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'du-du-du'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBlue-grey head, Rufous-chestnut body plumage, Small, stocky build, Red bill with dark tip, Red legs
Description
The Blue-headed Wood-Dove is a small, stocky dove characterized by its striking blue-grey head and rich rufous-chestnut body plumage. It is typically found foraging on the forest floor for seeds and fallen fruits.
