adult, no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2007-05-02)
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Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Native Range:
North America and Middle America
Notes:
a slender mid-sized dove with a long tapered tail; common in brushy open habitats including suburbs and cities; gets its name from its mournful cooing song, often issued at dawn and dusk;
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frontal view; red feet and legs; small bill (California, USA; 2007-04-29)
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side view; black spots on wing (California, USA; 2007-04-29)
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pointed tail evident in flight (California, USA; 2009-01-31)
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pale creamy underparts, black mark on neck (California, USA; 2007-04-29)
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slender body, long pointed tail (California, USA; 2007-06-17)
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sometimes shows irridescence on neck (California, USA; 2006-05-28)
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nest a platform of twigs and straw (California, USA; 2009-06-24) |
posing for portrait; note bluish orbital ring (California, USA; 2008-09-01) |