Female © Renato Espinosa
Male © Alvaro Moisés
Male © Euclides "Kilo" Campos
Male © John Cahill xikanel.com
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Male © Jenn Sinasac

Maroon-chested Ground Dove Paraclaravis mondetoura

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Identification

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Very scarce and rarely seen small dove of foothill and mountain forest and edge, usually with patches of seeding bamboo. Most often seen in fast direct flight; rarely seen perched or feeding in low vegetation or on the ground. Male deep blue-gray with purple bands on the wings and a maroon breast; white outer tail feathers striking when tail is spread. Female with dark bill, and brown overall with dark reddish-brown bands on the wings; rump and tail less rusty than similar female Blue Ground Dove of humid tropical lowlands.

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