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Birdsong field guide

Caribbean Dove

Leptotila jamaicensis

The Caribbean Dove is a medium-sized, secretive ground dove characterized by its pale forehead and iridescent hindneck. It is a largely terrestrial species that prefers walking to flying when navigating dense coastal woodlands.

What it sounds like

A deep, mournful, and rhythmic 'cu-wu' or 'hooo-woooo', typically with a brief first note followed by a long, drawn-out second note.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Eric Antonio Martinez · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Displays a distinctive white forehead and throat that contrasts sharply with a metallic pinkish-purple sheen on the nape.
Known for its elusive nature, it often remains hidden in thick undergrowth and is more frequently heard than seen.
Unlike many pigeons, it is primarily a ground-forager, consuming seeds, small fruits, and occasionally snails.
The species is divided into four recognized subspecies distributed across specific island chains and the Yucatán coast.
Its flight is low and direct, often accompanied by a faint whistling sound produced by the primary feathers.

Habitat

Semi-arid woodlands, tropical dry forests, coastal scrub, and mature secondary growth with dense canopies.

Range

Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Colombian islands of San Andrés and Providencia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Gray-chested DoveLeptotila cassinii Gray-fronted DoveLeptotila rufaxilla Gray-headed DoveLeptotila plumbeiceps Grenada DoveLeptotila wellsi Large-tailed DoveLeptotila megalura Ochre-bellied DoveLeptotila ochraceiventris Pallid DoveLeptotila pallida Tolima DoveLeptotila conoveri

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