Tolima Dove
NameTolima Dove
Common NameTolima Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila conoveri
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grayish-blue crown, white forehead, and white throat. The breast is a distinctive purplish-chestnut, fading to white on the belly. The back and wings are olive-brown to grayish-brown, and the undertail coverts are rufous. Legs are reddish, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful cooing sound, characteristic of ground-doves, often described as a series of soft, deep hoots.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Central Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the departments of Tolima and Huila.
Identifying FeaturesPurplish-chestnut breast, Grayish-blue crown, Reddish legs, White forehead and throat, Restricted range in Colombia
Description
The Tolima Dove is a medium-sized ground-dove characterized by its purplish-chestnut breast and grayish-blue crown. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in pairs, searching for seeds and small fruits.
