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Dove

order Columbiformes - family Columbidae (Pigeon)

Morning Dove Aenaida macroura

This is a very common dove.

Photo taken in Taylor County, April 2005

(Native of Texas)

White-wing Dove Zenaida asiatica

This is a very common dove.

Photo taken in Taylor County, August 2008

(Native of Texas)

Inca Dove Scardafella inca

Not quite as common and smaller than the Morning Dove.  It's back feathers don't lay flat.

Photo taken in Taylor County, September 2005, November 2008

(Native of Texas)

Ringed Turtle-dove Streptopelia risoria

This a feral bird but most people consider it a native because it has been around a long time and it makes a soft cooing sound.  It is very similar to and interbreeds with the Eurasian Collard Dove.  It is smaller, usually has a light gray body.   Wing tops are slightly banded with a whit center and dark ends.  Belly is light gray to white.

Photos taken in Taylor County, March 2006

(Introduced - Native of Europe)

Eurasian Collard Dove Streptopelia decaocto

This a feral bird that is quickly spreading across the USA.  It is very similar to and interbreeds with the Ringed Turtle-dove.  It is much larger, usually has darker gray body.   Wing tops are more solid color, not banded.  Belly is dark.

Photos taken in Taylor County, August 2008

(Introduced - Native of Europe)

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