Ecuadorian Ground Dove
NameEcuadorian Ground Dove
Common NameEcuadorian Ground Dove
Scientific NameColumbina buckleyi
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall sandy-brown to grayish-brown plumage, paler on the head and underparts, often with a buffy wash. The back and wing coverts feature darker, often purplish-brown spots or bars. It has distinctive reddish eyes and pinkish legs, with a short, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, low cooing sound, typically a series of repeated 'woo-woo-woo' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, typically in arid and semi-arid lowlands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Sandy-brown plumage, Darker spots/bars on wing coverts, Reddish eyes, Short tail, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Ecuadorian Ground Dove is a small, rather plain dove typically found foraging on the ground. It is characterized by its sandy-brown plumage and reddish eyes, often seen in arid and semi-arid environments.
