Originally known as the Pea Dove (Lawrence 1884), "L. wellsi" is considered to be one of the most critically endangered doves in the world (Bird Life International 2000).
Originally known as the Pea Dove (Lawrence 1884) or Well's Dove (Goodwin 1970), it is the National Bird of Grenada. It considered to be one of the most critically endangered doves in the world (Bird Life International 2000).