Gray-headed Dove
NameGray-headed Dove
Common NameGray-headed Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila plumbeiceps
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a distinctive gray, often with a bluish or purplish cast. The back, wings, and tail are purplish-brown to rufous-brown, contrasting with the whitish underparts. It has a reddish eye-ring and reddish legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful coo, often described as a soft 'whoo-oo-oo' or 'coo-oo-oo' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America, extending into northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesGray head contrasting with purplish-brown body, Whitish belly, Reddish eye-ring, Reddish legs
Description
The Gray-headed Dove is a medium-sized dove characterized by its distinctive gray head and purplish-brown upperparts. It typically forages on the forest floor, often alone or in pairs, seeking seeds and fallen fruits.
