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Mourning dove

Zenaida macroura

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Description:

Light grey plumage with a pinkish breast. Red feet and pale sking around the eyes. Black spots on the wings.

Notes:

One of the most abundant and widespread birds in North America. It is also a leading game bird, with more than 20 million birds (up to 70 million in some years) shot annually in the U.S., both for sport and for meat.

Reference Links:

Mourning dove - Wikipedia

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Mourning dove

Zenaida macroura

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