Native Habitat These birds can be found in tropical, humid areas, and are often seen near forest edges, clearings and roadsides. Their range extends from southeastern Mexico and parts of the Caribbean to northern Argentina and Peru.

Blue ground doves are small pigeons, 20 cm long with a weight of 65-72 g. Adult males have blue-grey upperparts and paler grey underparts, becoming grey-white on the face. The flight feathers and outer tail feathers are blackish, and the wings are boldly spotted black (these spots often forming distinct bands).