Photography of Birds – Set # 213
Set # 213
Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove
The Mourning Dove’s plumage is generally light gray-brown and lighter and pinkish below. The wings have black spotting, and the outer tail feathers are white, contrasting with the black inners. Below the eye is a distinctive crescent-shaped area of dark feathers. The eyes are dark, with light skin surrounding them. The adult male has bright purple-pink patches on the neck sides, with light pink coloring reaching the breast. The crown of the adult male is a distinctly bluish-grey color. Females are similar in appearance, but with more brown coloring overall and a little smaller than the male. The iridescent feather patches on the neck above the shoulders are nearly absent, but can be quite vivid on males. Juvenile birds have a scaly appearance, and are generally darker.
American Crow
American Crow
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Great info you give us on the mourning dove and the American crow, HJ. I like the photos, too, espec. that crow, strutting his shadow.
Thank you very much, Jet. 🙂