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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

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Field Notes

Description:

Scientific name is Zenaida macroura.
It is a small dove with a long tail. Has black button spots on wings.

Habitat:

Highly adaptable.
Can be anywhere from cities and towns to dry scrub.

Notes:

This bird was in my backyard sitting on the wall.

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Photographed
PublishedSeptember 19, 2010

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