Croaking Ground Dove
NameCroaking Ground Dove
Common NameCroaking Ground Dove
Scientific NameColumbina cruziana
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales are pale grey overall, with a pinkish wash on the underparts and a distinctive yellow base to the bill with a black tip. A prominent rufous (reddish-brown) patch is visible on the primary coverts of the folded wing, along with dark spots on the inner secondaries. Females are generally duller and browner.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, low-pitched, frog-like 'croak' or 'coo-croo-croo' that gives the species its common name.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific slope of South America, ranging from southwestern Ecuador through Peru to northern Chile.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Pale grey plumage (males), Yellow bill base with black tip, Rufous patch on primary coverts, Dark spots on wings, Distinctive croaking call
Description
The Croaking Ground Dove is a small, pale dove known for its distinctive frog-like call. Males are predominantly grey with a yellow bill base and a rufous patch on the wing, while females are duller. They typically forage on the ground for seeds.
