White-tipped Dove
NameWhite-tipped Dove
Common NameWhite-tipped Dove
Scientific NameLeptotila verreauxi
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)39.5
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, with a paler, buffy-white underside. The head is grayish, often with a purplish sheen on the nape. A prominent reddish-orange eye-ring encircles the eye. A white patch is visible on the bend of the wing, and outer tail feathers have white tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, mournful, repeated cooing sound, often described as 'whoo-ah-whoo-whoo-whoo' or a series of 'coo-coo-coo-coo' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Texas in the United States, through Mexico and Central America, and south into South America as far as northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-orange eye-ring, White patch on bend of wing, White-tipped outer tail feathers, Reddish legs and feet, Grayish-brown upperparts with pale underparts
Description
The White-tipped Dove is a medium-sized ground-dwelling dove with a generally grayish-brown plumage and a distinctive reddish eye-ring. It forages primarily on the ground for seeds and fruits, often found in open woodlands and scrubby areas.
