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| Rock dove: Columba livia |
| Length: 11 inches The familiar "pigeon" of cities and parks Sexes similar Adult similar to juvenile Large, chunky dove Medium length tail is squared off at tip Highly variable plumage (some can be entirely chestnut, white, black or anything in between) There is a typical looking one that looks like this:: Dark bill Dark gray head, neck and upper breast Green and purple iridescence on hindneck Pale gray back, wings and belly Two dark bars on wings (formed from dark tips to secondaries and greater secondary coverts) Dark gray primaries White rump Pale gray tail with black terminal band Similar species: A note from Mary Alice I had never seen a pigeon until my husband George Sr., took me to see this one. I guess some people think they're ugly, but I think it's beautiful, O.K., you can call me a silly woman if you want to, but I think it's cute. |
JUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS |
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