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Adult Description
- Medium-sized bird; large dove.
- Small head.
- Brown back.
- Pale underparts.
- Medium-long square tail, with white corners.
Immature Description
Juvenile has dark eyes, show some buffy scaling on upperparts, and lacks iridescence.Relative Size

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- Both Sexes
- Length: 9.8-12.2 in (25-31 cm)
- Weight: 3.5-8.1 oz (99-230 g)