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Ochre-bellied Dove
Leptotila ochraceiventris
Ochre-bellied Dove (Leptotila ochraceiventris) — Pigeons & Doves of South America.
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The Ochre-bellied Dove (Leptotila ochraceiventris) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 146 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Leptotila
- Species ochraceiventris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 146 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ochre-bellied Dove is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Ochre-bellied Dove is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Ochre-bellied Dove (Leptotila ochraceiventris) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Ecuador and Peru.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 146 g, with a wing length of about 13.2 cm and a tail of around 9.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 6,446 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ochre-bellied Dove?
The Ochre-bellied Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 146 g.
Where does the Ochre-bellied Dove live?
The Ochre-bellied Dove is found across South America with a range covering SA Ecuador and Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ochre-bellied Dove belong to?
The Ochre-bellied Dove (Leptotila ochraceiventris) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Ochre-bellied Dove eat?
The Ochre-bellied Dove is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Ochre-bellied Dove migrate?
The Ochre-bellied Dove is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Ochre-bellied Dove endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Ochre-bellied Dove make?
1 real field recording of the Ochre-bellied Dove — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ochre-bellied Dove's range?
The Ochre-bellied Dove has a mapped global range of about 6,446 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Columbidae
A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.