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Inca Dove

Columbina inca ORDER: COLUMBIFORMES FAMILY: COLUMBIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Inca Dove Photo

© Mary Tremaine/CLO

A small tropical dove of arid areas, the Inca Dove has become a common resident of urban areas of the Southwest. It has expanded its breeding range northward and southward, but has remained attracted to towns and cities.

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Appearance

Doves
Doves
Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Small dove.
  • Light brown body.
  • Dark brown feather edging gives a scaly appearance.
  • Long tail with square tip and white outer tail feathers.
  • Rufous in wings visible in flight.

Immature Description

Juvenile similar to adult, but less scaly.

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