Attractive small dove of humid forest edges and clearings in tropical lowlands; in some places wanders into small rural villages. Typically rather wary, and most often seen in fast, rather direct flight, as singles or pairs.

Stunningly beautiful dove that has only recently been rediscovered. Cinnamon-colored overall but paler below. Note the conspicuous dreamy blue eyes and blue wing spots.

May 25, 2016 · Known as the Blue-eyed Ground-Dove (Columbina cyanopis), it is critically endangered. The last confirmed record was 75 years ago, in 1941. In the last few months, these researchers have been working to scientifically report the rediscovery and to develop a conservation plan.

Tiny dove with short, square-tipped tail. Male is sandy brown with a pinkish hue, female is slightly duller. Look for scaly pattern on neck and breast, dark spots on wings, and pink bill with dark tip.

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Extremely rare ground dove, possibly extinct. Males are dark gray-blue with broad dark bands on the wings; in flight, exhibit white outer tail feathers. Females are similar but brown.

Extremely rare ground dove, possibly extinct. Males are dark gray-blue with broad dark bands on the wings; in flight, exhibit white outer tail feathers. Females are similar but brown.

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Extremely rare ground dove, possibly extinct. Males are dark gray-blue with broad dark bands on the wings; in flight, exhibit white outer tail feathers. Females are similar but brown.

Feb 13, 2018 · Blue Ground-Dove (pale bills in both sexes) is a characteristic species of humid tropical lowlands (Fig 12), while Maroon-chested Ground-Dove (dark bills in both sexes) is a highland species (Fig 13).