It is an introduced species and is often raised by individuals as are other varieties of racing and fancy pigeons. Bluish gray to purple in color. Bill is reddish. Uncommon in Rio Grande Valley but can be found occasionally near larger brush tracts adjacent to Rio Grande. Will fly with whitewings.
Larger size is good key.
Can be easily misidentified. Both are gray and fly close to the ground with rapid wingbeats. The Inca has a scaly appearance with a long tail that has white margins. Ground dove has a short, round dark tail. Both are common throughout South Texas.