MODO cousin species

Zenaida Dove ZEND* (Zenaida aurita )

 

Area adjacent to

Dr. A.C. Wathey Piers

Philipsburg

Sint Maarten

 

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This species is this region's Mourning Dove "replacement".

The similarities are striking , but the differences are notable.More on that later.

 

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I was on a trip for alternate reasons but managed a wee bit of bird watching and documentation , 'here and there.....'

 

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