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Inca Dove Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    The Inca Dove is a small and slender dove with a long, square-tipped tail and small head. It has a thin and slightly drooping bill and short legs.

    Relative Size

    Slightly larger than a Common Ground-Dove, smaller than a Mourning Dove.

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    Measurements
    • Both Sexes