Caribbean Dove
NameCaribbean Dove
Common NameCaribbean Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila jamaicensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a white forehead and throat, a pale grey crown and nape, and an iridescent purplish-pink patch on the hindneck. The back and wings are reddish-brown to olive-brown, contrasting with pure white underparts. The flanks and undertail coverts may have a buffy wash, and outer tail feathers have white tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful cooing sound, often described as a series of soft 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes that can sometimes accelerate.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the islands of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean.
Identifying Featureswhite belly, pale grey crown, reddish-brown back and wings, iridescent neck patch, white tips on outer tail feathers
Description
The Caribbean Dove is a medium-sized ground-dove characterized by its striking white underparts and reddish-brown upperparts. It typically forages on the forest floor for seeds and fruits, often found in dry woodlands and gardens.
