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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Dovekie
Alle alle
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Auks, Murres and Puffins (Alcidae)
Code 4
DOVE
Code 6
ALLALL
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Cone, All-purpose
Eye Color:
Dark brown to black in all ages.
Head pattern:
Plain
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
18-22 cm (7-8.5 in)
Weight:
162 g (5.7 oz)
Size:
Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Rapid direct flight with fast whirring wing beats low over water.
Wingspan Range:
31 cm (12.14 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X