Tolima Dove
Leptotila conoveri Bond, J & Meyer de Schauensee, 1943
22–25 cmLength154 gWeight
The Tolima dove (Leptotila conoveri) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia
Tolima Dove has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Ukuku Rural LodgeColombia595 records
- La Drymophila Nature ReserveColombia402 records
- El Encanto Nature ReserveColombia398 records
More places
- Jardín Botánico San JorgeColombia34 records
- Marquetalia – Casco UrbanoColombia3 records
- Laguna El TabacalColombia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Tolima dove (Leptotila conoveri) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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Questions
How big is the Tolima Dove?
The Tolima Dove is about 22–25 cm long and weighs around 154 g.
Where does the Tolima Dove live?
Its breeding range: South America: Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Tolima Dove?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Tolima Dove endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tolima Dove as Near Threatened.
What does the Tolima Dove eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Tolima Dove in?
It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 22–25 cm
- Weight
- 154 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 136 mm
- Tail
- 91 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Colombia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
- Genus
- Leptotila
Other birds in the genus Leptotila
White-tipped DoveLeptotila verreauxi
Yungas DoveLeptotila megalura
Grey-fronted DoveLeptotila rufaxilla
Grey-headed DoveLeptotila plumbeiceps
Pallid DoveLeptotila pallida
Azuero DoveLeptotila battyi
Grenada DoveLeptotila wellsi
Caribbean DoveLeptotila jamaicensis
Grey-chested DoveLeptotila cassinii
Ochre-bellied DoveLeptotila ochraceiventris
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