Today's featured feathered friend is the White-Winged Dove. In the United States it is most common in Arizona, but has expanded it's range to include the southeastern states. It is also native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
These birds have a distinctive broad white streak at the edge of their folded wings, hence the name, "White-Winged Dove". They are brownish overall with a dark line on the cheek, a reddish-orange eye surrounded by blue skin. Males and females are similar in appearance. Juveniles are similar to adults but are grayish with a dark eye. They are about 12 inches in length, weigh around 7 ounces and have a wingspan of 20 inches. Enjoy these photos of the White-Winged Dove, taken in our backyard.....tweet.....tweet!!
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| Taken 12/16/13 |
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| Taken 11/15/11 |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-winged_Dove
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