Help with dove ID: This is the first I have seen this dove in my area. Does anyone know what she/he is??? Thanks...

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Aug 10, 2021 14:15:26 #

eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

This is the first I have seen this dove in my area. Does anyone know what she/he is???

Thanks

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Aug 10, 2021 14:25:59 #

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Looks like a common Ground Dove to me but that light cheek patch makes me wonder if it's an immature Mourning Dove.. Nice picture.

Aug 10, 2021 14:48:42 #

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

eshlemania wrote:

This is the first I have seen this dove in my area. Does anyone know what she/he is???

Thanks

She's a real beauty - with great bokeh
💚💚💚💚

Aug 10, 2021 14:55:32 #

Zooman 1

Would help if you told where your area is!

Aug 10, 2021 14:56:02 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Per Jo's second suggestion, here is an immature Mourning Dove:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/photo-gallery/60386931

You can add your location in "My Profile" (top of page), should you desire to share. That will help for future "in my area" requests

Aug 10, 2021 17:59:00 #

eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

Horseart wrote:

Looks like a common Ground Dove to me but that light cheek patch makes me wonder if it's an immature Mourning Dove.. Nice picture.

Thanks, I never thought of an immature one.

Aug 10, 2021 17:59:33 #

eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

joecichjr wrote:

She's a real beauty - with great bokeh
💚💚💚💚

Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Joe. :D:D

Aug 10, 2021 17:59:55 #

eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

Zooman 1 wrote:

Would help if you told where your area is!

SOrry. Northern Indiana

Aug 10, 2021 18:00:56 #

eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

Linda From Maine wrote:

Absolutely that is what she it. I just love the details on the feathers. I will add my location. Didn't think of it before. Thanks.

Aug 11, 2021 17:25:42 #

Tonyf1234 Loc: Hyattsville, MD

eshlemania wrote:

This is the first I have seen this dove in my area. Does anyone know what she/he is???

Thanks

Juvenile Mourning Dove. The light scallops at the tips of the feathers is characteristic of the juveniles of this species. Ground Doves are much smaller, and have a squared tail, not the longer pointed tail of the Mourning Dove.

Aug 11, 2021 19:02:54 #

shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA

Gorgeous dove !!! thank you for sharing. Shang

Aug 11, 2021 19:21:35 #