Gray-fronted Dove
NameGray-fronted Dove
Common NameGray-fronted Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila rufaxilla
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)43
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a white to pale gray forehead and crown, transitioning to a purplish-pink wash on the nape and breast. The back and wings are olive-brown to reddish-brown, with paler, whitish underparts on the belly. It has reddish legs and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful, cooing 'oooo-woooooo' or 'hooo-hooo-hooo' that is often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in South America, found from eastern Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas south through Brazil, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia, extending into Paraguay and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesPale (white to gray) forehead and crown, Pinkish-purple wash on breast and nape, Reddish legs, Ground-dwelling behavior in forest undergrowth
Description
The Gray-fronted Dove is a medium-sized ground-dove characterized by its distinctive pale forehead and reddish-brown body. It typically forages quietly on the forest floor, often alone or in pairs, searching for fallen seeds and fruits.
