Ochre-bellied Dove
NameOchre-bellied Dove
Common NameOchre-bellied Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila ochraceiventris
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are purplish-brown, transitioning to a more rufous-brown on the back and wings. The breast is grayish-pink, fading to a distinct ochre-yellow on the belly and undertail coverts. It has a pale orbital ring around the eye and white undertail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful coo, often described as a soft, drawn-out 'oooo-woooooo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests and cloud forests of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesOchre-yellow belly, Purplish-brown head and upperparts, Pale orbital ring around the eye, White undertail coverts, Pinkish legs and feet
Description
This medium-sized dove is characterized by its distinctive ochre-yellow belly, which contrasts with its purplish-brown upperparts. It is typically found foraging on the forest floor, often alone or in pairs, seeking seeds and fallen fruits.
