Zenaida Dove

Zenaida aurita

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

ZEND

Code 6

ZENAUT

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Pale red-brown
Forehead Color: Pale red-brown
Nape Color: Pale red-brown
Throat Color: Gray-brown with purple patch on side of neck.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Weight: 159 g (5.6 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: Purple-red
Upperparts: Gray-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Fast low direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 36-41 cm (14-16 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray-brown with pale gray tips on outer feathers.
Under Tail: Gray-brown with pale gray tip.
Leg Color: Red

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