Yungas Dove
Leptotila megalura
The Yungas Dove (Leptotila megalura) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 218 g. The Yungas dove, also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Yungas Dove
The Yungas dove, also known as the white-faced dove or large-tailed dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
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How to identify it
The Yungas dove is 29 to 32 cm (11 to 13 in) long. The adult's forehead is grayish and its crown bluish gray. The eye is very dark and is surrounded by white feathers; the rest of the face is buff or pinkish buff. Its upperparts and tail are a dark ruddy brown with a purple gloss on the hindneck and upper mantle. Its breast and the sides of the neck are grayish pink lightening to white on the belly. The adult sexes are similar; the juvenile is duller and its wing coverts appear scaly. Voice: The Yungas dove's song is "four (occasionally five) mournful monotonous notes on same pitch...'woooo-o-o-oooooo'."
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yungas Dove?
- The Yungas dove is 29 to 32 cm (11 to 13 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yungas Dove?
- The Yungas Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 218 g.
- Where can you see a Yungas Dove?
- The Yungas Dove occurs in 2 countries, including Argentina and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Yungas Dove?
- The Yungas Dove is most easily confused with the Tolima Dove, the Pallid Dove and the Ochre-bellied Dove.
- Is the Yungas Dove endangered?
- The Yungas Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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