Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Columbina buckleyi
The Ecuadorian Ground Dove (Columbina buckleyi) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 3 countries, weighing about 58 g. The Ecuadorian ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Ecuadorian Ground Dove
The Ecuadorian ground dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
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How to identify it
The Ecuadorian ground dove is 18 cm (7.1 in) long and weighs about 57 g (2.0 oz). The male's forehead and face are grayish pink that darkens to a deep mauve pink on the breast and underparts. Its crown and nape are bluish gray and the upperparts brownish gray. The closed wing shows lines of black spots. The central tail feathers are gray and the rest black; the outermost have white tips. The female is browner than the male with less of a pink wash. Voice: The Ecuadorian ground dove's song is "a series of evenly-spaced, low-pitched slightly upslurred cooing notes...huWOO...huWOO...huWOO....".
What the Ecuadorian Ground Dove sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Ecuadorian Ground Dove can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Ecuadorian Ground Dove?
- The Ecuadorian ground dove is 18 cm (7.1 in) long and weighs about 57 g (2.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ecuadorian Ground Dove?
- The Ecuadorian Ground Dove is a small sized bird weighing about 58 g.
- Where can you see an Ecuadorian Ground Dove?
- The Ecuadorian Ground Dove occurs in 3 countries, including Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
- What does an Ecuadorian Ground Dove sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Ecuadorian Ground Dove on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an Ecuadorian Ground Dove?
- The Ecuadorian Ground Dove is most easily confused with the Blue-eyed Ground Dove, the Plain-breasted Ground Dove and the Croaking Ground Dove.
- Is the Ecuadorian Ground Dove endangered?
- The Ecuadorian Ground Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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