Grey-headed Dove
Leptotila plumbeiceps
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Medium dove, 25–28 cm, brown above with a grey head and pale grey breast graduating to white on the belly. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forest from Mexico through Central America to Colombia and Venezuela. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.2 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 172.0 g | 6.07 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-headed Dove: gray head; brown above; pale pinkish-buff below; long graduated tail; bare red facial skin; Central American
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with grey-headed quality; warm notes typical of South American dry tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Species | Leptotila plumbeiceps |
Distribution
Grey-headed Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family