Croaking Ground Dove
Columbina cruziana
The Croaking Ground Dove (Columbina cruziana) is a uncommon doves and pigeon found in 4 countries, weighing about 50 g. The croaking ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Croaking Ground Dove
The croaking ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The croaking ground dove is 15 cm (5.9 in) long. Males weigh about 52 g (1.8 oz) and females 46 g (1.6 oz). The adult male's head is bluish gray, and its upperparts brownish gray. The central tail feathers are darker gray, and the outer ones black with white tips. The closed wing shows a dark bar and lines of dark spots. The breast and underparts are mauve pink. The eye is red with a white outer ring and is surrounded by bare yellow skin. Its fairly long bill is bright yellow near its base. The adult female's head is brown and the wing markings are less intense than the male's. Voice: The croaking ground dove's song is unlike that of any other dove, "a burry low-pitched overslurred rrRwl. It also produces some soft grunts and growls.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Croaking Ground Dove can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Croaking Ground Dove?
- The croaking ground dove is 15 cm (5.9 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Croaking Ground Dove?
- The Croaking Ground Dove is a small sized bird weighing about 50 g.
- Where can you see a Croaking Ground Dove?
- The Croaking Ground Dove occurs in 4 countries, including Peru, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia.
- What birds look similar to a Croaking Ground Dove?
- The Croaking Ground Dove is most easily confused with the Plain-breasted Ground Dove, the Ecuadorian Ground Dove and the Blue-eyed Ground Dove.
- Is the Croaking Ground Dove endangered?
- The Croaking Ground Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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