Long-tailed Ground-Dove
NameLong-tailed Ground-Dove
Common NameLong-tailed Ground-Dove
Scientific NameUropelia campestris
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, becoming paler on the underparts. It features a distinctive yellow orbital ring around the eye and iridescent purplish-black spots on the wings. The long tail is dark with white outer tail feathers visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallA soft, low-pitched cooing call, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender tail, Yellow orbital ring, Iridescent purplish-black spots on wings, Pale underparts, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Long-tailed Ground-Dove is a small, slender dove characterized by its notably long tail. It typically forages on the ground in open, dry habitats, often seen singly or in pairs.
