Image via Macaulay Library
Gray-chested Dove
- Scientific name
- Leptotila cassinii
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Square
Where it came from
The Gray-chested Dove, known scientifically as Leptotila cassinii, was formally described by the ornithologist George Newbold Lawrence in 1867. Its name honors the American ornithologist John Cassin, who made significant contributions to the study of Neotropical birds during the nineteenth century. These doves are primarily native to the humid forests of Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica down to Colombia, where they occupy the dense understory and ground layer of primary and secondary growth.
The physical characteristics of the species, specifically its rounded wing shape and square tail, have evolved to suit its life in closed-canopy environments where rapid, maneuverable flight over short distances is more beneficial than high-speed cruising. Ornithologists and bird enthusiasts value the species for its elusive, shy nature, which makes it a notable, if often difficult, subject for study within the diverse landscape of Neotropical avian taxonomy.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Gray-chested Dove
Gray-chested Dove is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Gray-chested Dove on collecto.rs?
Gray-chested Dove doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Gray-chested Dove?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Gray-chested Dove catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Gray-chested Dove is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
