Pallid Dove
Leptotila pallida
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptotila-pallida"></birdfyi-bird>The Pallid Dove (Leptotila pallida) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.2 cm and a weight of 143 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Medium dove, 25–28 cm, pale brown above with a very pale grey-white head, giving an overall washed-out, pale appearance. Found in humid lowland Pacific forest from Colombia to Ecuador. Terrestrial forager of fruits and seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 143.0 g | 5.04 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pallid Dove: pale sandy-buff overall; pale gray head; barely visible facial markings; bare red orbital skin; Pacific slope species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with pallid tone; pure notes typical of arid South American open dry rocky terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Species | Leptotila pallida |
Distribution
Pallid Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family