smittyone@cox.net Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Seen last week outside DeSoto NWR near Missouri Valley, Iowa. I'm about 90% sure this is a Mourning Dove. But...something nagging in the back of my head (can't put my finger on it) suggests it just might not be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Yes, this is a Mourning Dove. Note the plain buffy appearance and long, pointed tail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Thanks akandula. I think the weird iridescence on the back of the neck from a small breeze is what made me have 2nd thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Just now, smittyone@cox.net said: Thanks akandula. I think the weird iridescence on the back of the neck from a small breeze is what made me have 2nd thoughts. Mourning Doves typically have that iridescence on the neck. This is a male due to the rosy tint on the breast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Agreed. Nice photos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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