About the Cinnamon Ground Dove
The cinnamon ground dove also known as golden-heart dove, red-throated ground dove or golden-heart pigeon is a species of ground-dwelling dove in the genus Gallicolumba.
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The Cinnamon ground dove is around 22–24 cm long and can weigh anywhere from 121-137g. It has a red 'blushing' mark on its head with a light brown, grey colour covering its over-body. It has a yellow marking on its belly which is surrounded by white. Some have blue markings on their heads and body. This medium-sized ground dove, is mostly inhabitant of lowland forests and foothills. Their reddish back and wings punctuated by pale grey-blue diagonal motifs that truly make them much different than other birds in the same genus. Voice: A faint call sounding like a trill, the bird also has a soft purring sound that lasts for a few seconds.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Luzon Bleeding-heartGallicolumba luzonicaThe Luzon bleeding-heart, bleeding-heart dove, bleeding-heart pigeon or punay is a species of ground dove in the genus Gallicolumba, known as "bleeding-hearts" due to their distinctive red patch on its chest.
Mindanao Bleeding-heartGallicolumba crinigeraThe Mindanao bleeding-heart, also known as Bartlett's bleeding heart dove, Barlett's bleeding heart pigeon and the hair-breasted bleeding heart, is a species of bird in the pigeon family.
Sulawesi Ground DoveGallicolumba tristigmataThe Sulawesi ground dove, also known as the yellow-breasted ground dove, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove.
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