Blue-headed wood dove

The blue-headed wood dove, sometimes simply referred to as the blue-headed dove, is a captivating medium-sized bird native to the African tropical rainforest. It features a rufous brown body, a bluish-grey head, striking iridescent green patches on its wings, a reddish bill, dark brown eyes, and dark red feet. Males and females appear quite similar, although juveniles are typically somewhat duller in color.

These doves construct their nests high in trees, using a variety of twigs, leaves, and other bits of vegetation. Their diet is diverse, encompassing seeds, fallen fruits, insects, and small animals. Typically, the female lays one or two eggs at a time.

The blue-headed wood dove is fairly common within its habitat range, which is why it is classified as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This classification indicates that the species is currently not at immediate risk of declining population numbers.