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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
Three subspecies are recognized[1]: cassini, cerviniventris, and rufinucha.
Habitat
Humid forest undergrowth and edge from lowlands to 1,200 meters.
Behaviour
Forages on ground in shady undergrowth.
References
- Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
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