Grenada Dove

About the Grenada Dove

The Grenada dove is a medium-sized New World tropical dove. It is endemic to the island of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. Originally known as the pea dove or Well's dove, it is the national bird of Grenada. It is considered to be one of the most critically endangered doves in the world.

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How to identify it

The Grenada dove is characterised by a white throat; face and forehead pale pink shading to dull brown on crown and nape; upperparts olive brown; underwing chestnut; neck and upper breast pink-buff fading to white on lower breast, belly and undertail coverts.

Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

• Ochre-bellied DoveLeptotila ochraceiventris
• Tolima DoveLeptotila conoveri
• Yungas DoveLeptotila megalura

Quick questions

How do you identify a Grenada Dove?

The Grenada dove is characterised by a white throat; face and forehead pale pink shading to dull brown on crown and nape; upperparts olive brown; underwing chestnut; neck and upper breast pink-buff fading to white on lower breast, belly and undertail coverts.

How big is a Grenada Dove?

The Grenada Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 200 g.

Where can you see a Grenada Dove?

The Grenada Dove is endemic to Grenada, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Grenada Dove?

The Grenada Dove is most easily confused with the Ochre-bellied Dove, the Tolima Dove and the Yungas Dove.

Is the Grenada Dove endangered?

The Grenada Dove is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.