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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Least Concern
翼展
28.9 cm
体重
127.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.9 cm and a weight of 127 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
翼展 28.9 cm 11.4 in
体重 127.0 g 4.48 oz

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羽毛

Mourning Dove: pale gray-brown; pinkish breast; long pointed tail; black wing spots; pale below; common North American dove

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

产卵数

2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Zenaida
物种 Zenaida macroura

Distribution

Mourning Dove has been recorded in 5 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Mourning Dove endangered?
The Mourning Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mourning Dove nest?
Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the Mourning Dove?
The Mourning Dove has a wingspan of 28.9 cm, weight of 127.0 g.
What order and family does the Mourning Dove belong to?
The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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