White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

WTDO

Code 6

LEPVER

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Pale yellow-white to deep yellow.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray-brown
Forehead Color: Gray-brown
Nape Color: Gray-brown
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Weight: 153 g (5.4 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Gray
Underparts: Gray with white belly.
Upperparts: Gray-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Very swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 43-46 cm (17-18 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark brown with white tips on outer feathers.
Under Tail: Dark brown with white tips on outer feathers.
Leg Color: Red

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