Zebra Dove

Geopelia striata

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

ZEBD

Code 6

GEOSTR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Brown iris
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Brown
Forehead Color: Blue-gray
Nape Color: Brown
Throat Color: Gray to buff
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 20-22 cm (7.8-8.6 in)
Weight: 54 g (1.9 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: Buff to pink, black-barred on sides.
Upperparts: Brown with black bars.
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift, strong direct flight
Wingspan Range: 24-26 cm (9.4-10.2 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Brown
Under Tail: Gray-brown
Leg Color: Pink with brown stripes

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