Grey-headed Dove
A species of White-tipped Doves, Also known as Brown-backed Dove Scientific name : Leptotila plumbeiceps Genus : White-tipped Doves
Grey-headed Dove, A species of White-tipped Doves
Also known as:
Brown-backed Dove
Botanical name: Leptotila plumbeiceps
Genus: White-tipped Doves
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Description
Description
The grey-headed dove (Leptotila plumbeiceps) is a large New World tropical dove. It is a resident breeder from eastern Mexico to western Panama. It was formerly considered conspecific with the grey-fronted dove, L. rufaxilla, of South America and the Grenada dove, L. wellsi, of Grenada. The grey-headed dove inhabits the understory of forests, old second growth, scrubby woodland and cacao plantations. It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs. Incubation is about 14 days, and fledging another 15. The grey-headed dove is 25 cm (9.8 in) long and weighs 155 g (5.5 oz). The adult has a grey crown and neck, the latter showing purple iridescence. It has a whitish forehead and throat. The upperparts and wings are olive-brown, and the underparts are pinkish shading to white on the belly. The tail is broadly tipped with white. The bill is black and the legs red. Young birds lack the grey on the head and have buff edges to the feathers of the back. The grey-headed dove is usually seen singly or in pairs. It forages on the ground for fruit, seeds and grit. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and clattering of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general. 
Size
26 cm
Feeding Habits
Grey-headed Dove predominantly feeds on fruits and seeds, incorporating grit to aid in digestion. This dove exhibits ground-foraging behaviors, often feeding at dawn or dusk. Its dietary adaptations include a gizzard that efficiently processes hard seeds.
Habitat
The grey-headed Dove typically resides in the understory of humid tall forests, including old second growths and wooded swamps. Its habitat extends to encompass scrubby woodlands and occasionally ventures into agricultural landscapes, such as cacao plantations. While it predominantly occupies forest interiors, grey-headed Dove is also found in secondary growth and forest edges. Geographically, its range includes lower montane areas, stretching from sea-level up to altitudes around 900 meters, and can occasionally be seen up to 1500 meters in certain regions. In particular, the grey-headed Dove is known to inhabit the broader Neotropical realm, with variations in altitudinal preferences noted across different subspecies.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
White-tipped Doves Species
Grey-headed Dove 
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