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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Description:

Looks like a mourning dove...but the black band on the tail is unusual... any suggestions?

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5 Comments

Seema
Seema 11 years ago

thank u Liam..:)

Liam
Liam 11 years ago

Shadows and angles, poses and postures - every birder is tripped by them once in a while. :)
I agree with Mourning Dove.

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Not stupid, just noticing all the details :) That's what makes a good identifier; noticing everything and making sure it all matches up before putting down an ID. Glad to help :)

Seema
Seema 11 years ago

thank u Ashley...now, I realized it...its stupid on my part....

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

I believe the black band on the tail is a shadow from a branch :)

Seema
Spotted by
Seema

Tustin, California, USA

Spotted on Jan 15, 2013
Submitted on Jan 15, 2013

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