Gray-chested Dove
NameGray-chested Dove
Common NameGray-chested Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila cassini
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a pale gray forehead and crown, darkening to a darker gray on the nape and hindneck. The back and wings are reddish-brown to olive-brown, contrasting with a pinkish-gray chest and belly. It has a distinct reddish orbital ring around the eye and striking bright red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful cooing sound, often described as a soft, descending 'woo-oo-oo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in Central America, ranging from southeastern Mexico south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesGray head contrasting with reddish-brown back, Bright red legs and feet, Red orbital ring around the eye, Pinkish-gray chest, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Gray-chested Dove is a medium-sized, terrestrial dove characterized by its gray head, reddish-brown back, and bright red legs. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for seeds and small invertebrates.
