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Namaqua dove (male)

Oena capensis

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

The Namaqua Dove is a tiny sparrow-sized pigeon, typically 22 cm in length with a 28–33 cm wingspan, and weighing 40g. It has a very long black tapered tail, and the size and shape have led to comparison with the Budgerigar. The plumage is mostly grey apart from a white belly, and chestnut primary feathers which are visible in flight. <br><br>
The adult male has a black face, throat and breast, and a yellow and red beak. The adult female lacks the black and has a red-based grey bill. Young birds are dark blotched on the wings and shoulders, and otherwise resemble the females.<br><br>
The song is a quiet, short, double hoo, higher on the longer second note kuh-whooo, mournful and frequently repeated. (information from Wikipedia)

Habitat:

This spotting took place at Tulsa Zoo.

Notes:

The only species in the genus Oena.

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2013

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