West Peruvian Dove
NameWest Peruvian Dove
Common NameWest Peruvian Dove
Scientific NameZenaida meloda
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsOverall grayish-brown plumage, paler on the underparts. Features a distinctive bright blue orbital ring (bare skin around the eye) and a prominent white patch on the primary coverts of the wing, visible in flight and at rest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of mournful, low-pitched cooing notes, often described as 'woo-woo-woo-woo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific coast of South America, ranging from southwestern Ecuador through Peru to northern Chile.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue bare skin around the eye, White patch on wing primary coverts, Overall grayish-brown plumage, Typical dove shape and size
Description
The West Peruvian Dove is a medium-sized dove characterized by its striking bright blue bare skin around the eye. It is typically found foraging on the ground in arid and semi-arid regions along the Pacific coast of South America.
