Birds of Guyana

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Genus: Leptotila (2 species, 11 worldwide)

Genus Leptotila are large doves, around 28 cm., which search for food on the ground.


Grey-fronted Dove
Grey-fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla rufaxilla)
Copalinga, Zamora, Ecuador   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.
Normally seen inside the forest, usually on the ground.

White-tipped Dove
White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi verreauxi)
Minca, Magdalena, Colombia   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.
Generally common and usually seen walking on the ground.

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