Pallid Dove
NamePallid Dove
Common NamePallid Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila pallida
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale gray, fading to white on the throat and belly. The back, wings, and tail are a rich rufous-brown or cinnamon-brown. It has yellow eyes and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, mournful cooing sound, often described as a series of low-pitched 'ooo-woo-woo-woo' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Pallid Dove is endemic to western Colombia and western Ecuador, inhabiting humid lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesPale gray head and neck contrasting with rufous-brown body, Yellow eyes, Ground-dwelling behavior, Mournful cooing call
Description
The Pallid Dove is a medium-sized ground-dove characterized by its pale gray head and neck, which contrasts sharply with its warm rufous-brown body. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in pairs, searching for seeds and fallen fruits.
