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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
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, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Pale red-brown
Forehead Color:
Pale red-brown
Nape Color:
Pale red-brown
Throat Color:
Brown with purple patch on side of neck.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Weight:
159 g (5.6 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X