A medium-sized dove native to North and Central America, characterized by distinctive white wing patches and subtle plumage coloration.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Inhabits diverse environments including desert scrublands, woodlands, urban areas, and agricultural landscapes across southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America
Ecological Role
Key seed disperser for desert vegetation, contributes to plant reproduction and ecosystem dynamics through foraging and seed transportation
Morphology
SKIN COATSoft grey-brown plumage with bluish-grey head and neck regions
LIMBS WINGSGrey-brown wings with distinctive white wing patches, strong legs for ground foraging
HEAD SENSORYLarge dark eyes, short grey-black beak adapted for seed consumption, prominent white crescent near wing edges
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized dove, approximately 28-30 cm in length, weighing 120-170 g, with robust body and rounded head
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: a28n28
