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Birdsong field guide

Ecuadorian Ground Dove

Columbina buckleyi

A small, terrestrial dove endemic to the Tumbesian region, recognized by its delicate pinkish-grey plumage and dark-spotted wings.

What it sounds like

A soft, repetitive, and rhythmic series of hollow 'woop' or 'wuk' notes delivered at a steady tempo.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Leonardo Ordóñez-Delgado · EcuadorCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is a Tumbesian endemic, primarily restricted to the arid coastal lowlands and foothills of the Neotropics.
Sexual dimorphism is subtle; males feature a distinctive bluish-grey crown and a more pronounced pinkish wash on the breast than females.
The species is largely granivorous, foraging almost exclusively on the ground for small seeds and occasionally invertebrates.
In flight, it reveals rufous or cinnamon-colored underwing coverts, a diagnostic trait shared with several other members of the genus Columbina.
Nesting typically occurs in low bushes or occasionally on the ground, with a standard clutch size of two white eggs.

Habitat

Arid to semi-arid scrub, dry deciduous forests, and modified landscapes such as agricultural clearings and gardens.

Range

Western Ecuador and extreme northwestern Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue-eyed Ground DoveColumbina cyanopis Common Ground DoveColumbina passerina Croaking Ground DoveColumbina cruziana Inca DoveColumbina inca Picui Ground DoveColumbina picui Plain-breasted Ground DoveColumbina minuta Ruddy Ground DoveColumbina talpacoti Scaled DoveColumbina squammata

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