Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Summary 4
The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family (Columbidae). The bird is also called the Turtle Dove or the American Mourning Dove or Rain Dove, and formerly was known as the Carolina Pigeon or Carolina Turtledove. It is one of the most abundant and widespread of all North American birds. It is also the leading gamebird, with more than 20 million birds (up to 70 million in some years) shot annually in...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | medium (9-16 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | buff, gray |
| E -underparts | brown, pink |
| F - upperparts | brown, gray |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown, gray |
| L - head pattern | eyering, plain |
| M - crown color | brown, buff, gray |
| N - forehead color | brown, pink |
| O - nape color | brown, gray |
| P - throat color | brown, pink |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | pointed |
| S - upper tail | brown, gray, white |
| T - under tail | brown, gray |
| U - leg color | pink, red |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
