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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
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 gray-brown in immatures and adults.
Head pattern:
Plain, Eyering
Crown Color:
Buff to gray-brown
Forehead Color:
Pink-brown
Nape Color:
Gray-brown
Throat Color:
Pink-brown
Cere color:
No Data
SPONSORED ADVERTISEMENTS
BODY
Length Range:
30 cm (12 in)
Weight:
110-170 g (3.88-5.99 oz)
Size:
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:
Pink to red.
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X