Inca Dove
NameInca Dove
Common NameInca Dove
Scientific NameColumbina inca
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)44
Plumage DetailsThe Inca Dove has a pale grayish-brown plumage with a distinctive scaled appearance across its back, wings, and breast, created by dark feather edgings. Its underparts are paler, and it features bright reddish eyes and a relatively long, slender tail.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a soft, mournful cooing sound, often described as a two-note 'coo-OO' or 'poo-pup' that can be repeated.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, extending south to Costa Rica. It has expanded its range northward in recent decades.
Identifying Featuresscaly plumage pattern, small size, long tail, reddish eyes, pale grayish-brown coloration
Description
A small, slender dove characterized by its distinctive scaly plumage pattern across its body. It is often found foraging on the ground in arid and semi-arid regions, including urban environments, and is known for its long tail.
