West Peruvian dove

The West Peruvian dove or Pacific dove (Zenaida meloda), known locally as tórtola melódica or cuculí, is a species of dove in the genus Zenaida found on the South American Pacific coast.

The West Peruvian dove is a medium-sized dove, being 25–33 cm (9.8–13.0 in) and weighing around 216 g (0.476 lb). Adults of either sex are similar, with brownish-gray upperparts, a buff face and neck that fades into gray at the chest, and warm gray underparts with pink-red to pinkish tinging. Wings have a prominent white band, which is visible as a distinctive white crescent at rest and in flight. Tailfeathers are tipped with gray and the tail has a broad white corner. Legs and feet are red. It has a featherless ring of bright indigo to violet-blue skin around each eye. Juveniles are similar to adults, but are lighter in color, lack the bright blue eye rings, and have brownish-pink legs and feet.

As compared to the white-winged dove, it has a stouter bill, deeper vinaceous coloration to the underparts, a gray crown and nape instead of pink-tinged, and a darker, deeper blue ring around the eye, which itself is greyish-brown.

Its song is a low-pitched, rhythmic, monotonous cooing Who.. huLOO..hu..huLOO..hu..huLOO for five to six seconds, repeated at varying intervals. It also uses shorter phrases, such as who...huLOO. The West Peruvian dove is also known for its coo-coo-LEE call, which gives rise to its local name of cuculí. Vocalization occurs year-round and throughout the day, especially during breeding season. The West Peruvian dove's vocal range is between 377 - 566 Hz.