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Columba livia
The adult of the nominate subspecies of the Rock Dove is 32–37 cm (12–14½ in) long with a 64–72 cm (25–28 in) wingspan.[12] Weight for Rock Doves ranges from 238 to 380 grams (8.4-13.4 oz).[13] It has a dark bluish-gray head, neck, and chest with glossy yellowish, greenish, and reddish-purple iridescence along its neck and wing feathers. The iris is orange, red or golden with a paler inner ring, and the bare skin round the eye is bluish-grey. The bill is grey-black with a conspicuous off-white cere, and the feet are purplish-red.
Not know exact difference between Doves and Pigeons, but a common man differentiate them as,
A dove is the beautiful white bird that is the symbol of peace. A pigeon is the bluish grey bird which is usually found in urban localities.
Emma, had a wonderful Uttarayan this year, Enjoyed a lot, had mailed you some clicks,
i checked about 5 hours ago, i didn't then. i find that gmail is very slow. Will update you when I check it next. How was kite flying festival? Did you have fun?
Spotted on Jan 22, 2012
Submitted on Jan 23, 2012
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