Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
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À propos
Slender dove, 28–33 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a long pointed tail with white outer feathers, and small black facial spots. North America's most hunted game bird, numbering ~400 million. Inhabits open farmland, grassland, and suburban areas across the USA, Mexico, and Central America. Granivore of seeds and grains. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,9 cm | 11.4 in |
| Poids | 127,0 g | 4.48 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Mourning Dove: pale gray-brown; pinkish breast; long pointed tail; black wing spots; pale below; common North American dove
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zenaida |
| Espèces | Zenaida macroura |
Distribution
Mourning Dove has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family