Sulawesi Ground-Dove
NameSulawesi Ground-Dove
Common NameSulawesi Ground-Dove
Scientific NameGallicolumba tristigmata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a greyish-green breast and yellowish belly. The head features a bright yellow forehead, transitioning to blue-green on the crown and nape, with a distinctive purplish patch behind the eye. Its legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, low cooing or hooting sounds, often described as a series of gentle 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes, characteristic of ground-doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, where it is found across various parts of the island in lowland and hill forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow forehead, Blue-green crown, Purplish patch behind eye, Olive-brown upperparts, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Reddish legs
Description
This plump, medium-sized ground-dove is characterized by its striking yellow forehead and blue-green crown. It primarily forages on the forest floor, searching for fallen fruits and seeds, often moving with a distinctive bobbing head motion.
