Birds of Venezuela

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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 (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 (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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Experimental sites:       Peru       Venezuela       The World       Brazil       Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:       Guyana       Cuba