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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
+ | As with other ''Leptotila'' species, identification of Gray-chested Dove is based on subtle field marks. Overall, it is darker than sympatric White-tipped and Gray-headed Doves with the dark-gray chest apparent. A close look at the head reveals reddish orbital skin; a field mark lacking in White-tipped Dove but shared with Gray-headed Dove. The dark tones to the plumage of Gray-headed Dove approach those of Gray-chested but Gray-headed has a buffish breast and cheeks. On the southern Pacific slope of Costa Rica and western Panama, Gray-chested Dove also shows a brown patch on the back of the head. | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Belize]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Mexico]], [[Nicaragua]], and [[Panama]] | [[Belize]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Mexico]], [[Nicaragua]], and [[Panama]] |
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- Leptotila cassini
Identification
As with other Leptotila species, identification of Gray-chested Dove is based on subtle field marks. Overall, it is darker than sympatric White-tipped and Gray-headed Doves with the dark-gray chest apparent. A close look at the head reveals reddish orbital skin; a field mark lacking in White-tipped Dove but shared with Gray-headed Dove. The dark tones to the plumage of Gray-headed Dove approach those of Gray-chested but Gray-headed has a buffish breast and cheeks. On the southern Pacific slope of Costa Rica and western Panama, Gray-chested Dove also shows a brown patch on the back of the head.
Distribution
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama
Taxonomy
Habitat
Behaviour
References
Distribution from Wikipedia