Plain-breasted Ground Dove
NamePlain-breasted Ground Dove
Common NamePlain-breasted Ground Dove
Scientific NameColumbina minuta
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)24.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a plain grey-brown back, paler grey head and underparts, and distinctive iridescent blue spots arranged in two rows on the wing coverts. Females are generally duller with less prominent blue spots.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, low-pitched cooing or hooting calls, often a series of soft 'wup-wup-wup' or 'doo-doo-doo' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America and northern South America, extending south to northern Argentina and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain greyish plumage, Short tail, Iridescent blue spots on wing coverts (especially males), Pinkish legs
Description
A small, slender ground dove characterized by its short tail and plain greyish plumage. It typically forages on the ground for small seeds, often in open habitats.
