Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

MODO

Code 6

ZENMAC

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Gray-brown in young; Dusky brown to dark grayish brown in immatures and adults.
Head Pattern: Plain, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Pinkish-brown
Forehead Color: Pinkish-brown
Nape Color: Pinkish-brown
Throat Color: Pinkish-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 30 cm (12 in)
Weight: 122 g (4.3 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Buff, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Pink-brown
Upperparts: Gray-brown with black spots on wings.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift strong direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 43-48 cm (17-19 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray-brown with white tipped outer feathers.
Under Tail: Gray-brown
Leg Color: Red

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