Zenaida macroura.
A bird probably taken too much for granted by bird-watchers.
Note the pale blue eye-ring. Watch long enough and you’ll see that the nictating membrane is the same color.
Mourning Dove
2 responses to “Mourning Dove”
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Common, but such pretty soft colors.
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I love mourning doves!
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