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How to Identify and Classify Doves - Exam
  • 1. What is a key characteristic often used to distinguish doves from pigeons?
A) Diet; doves only eat seeds.
B) Size and build; doves are typically smaller and more slender.
C) Color; doves are always white.
D) Habitat; doves only live in forests.
  • 2. What is a common feature of many dove calls?
A) Complex melodies.
B) High-pitched whistles.
C) Loud, screeching noises.
D) Soft, cooing sounds.
  • 3. Which of these doves is known for its distinctive, mournful call?
A) Eurasian Collared-Dove
B) Rock Pigeon
C) White-winged Dove
D) Mourning Dove
  • 4. The Eurasian Collared-Dove is characterized by what distinctive marking?
A) Bright red legs.
B) Blue wingtips.
C) A black half-collar on the nape of its neck.
D) A yellow beak.
  • 5. Where is the typical habitat of the Rock Pigeon (often mistakenly called a dove)?
A) Arctic tundra.
B) Urban areas and cliffs.
C) Dense forests.
D) Open grasslands.
  • 6. What is the primary food source for most dove species?
A) Fish.
B) Insects.
C) Fruit.
D) Seeds.
  • 7. Which of these doves has a white stripe on its wing that is visible in flight?
A) Mourning Dove
B) White-winged Dove
C) Spotted Dove
D) Inca Dove
  • 8. What is a defining characteristic of the Inca Dove's plumage?
A) Iridescent blue sheen.
B) Bright green feathers.
C) Scale-like pattern.
D) Solid brown color.
  • 9. What type of nest do doves typically build?
A) Underground burrows.
B) Cavity nests in trees.
C) Simple platform nests.
D) Elaborate cup-shaped nests.
  • 10. How many eggs do doves typically lay in a clutch?
A) Three to four.
B) Five to ten.
C) One or two.
D) Fifteen to twenty.
  • 11. What color are the legs and feet of a Mourning Dove typically?
A) Dark blue.
B) Olive green.
C) Pinkish-red.
D) Bright yellow.
  • 12. Which dove species is most associated with peace and purity?
A) Mourning Dove.
B) Rock Pigeon.
C) White dove.
D) Eurasian Collared-Dove.
  • 13. Are doves migratory birds?
A) All dove species are migratory.
B) Only doves in tropical regions are migratory.
C) No dove species are migratory.
D) Some species are migratory, others are not.
  • 14. What is the typical lifespan of a dove in the wild?
A) 10-15 years.
B) 50-60 years.
C) 20-30 years.
D) 1-5 years.
  • 15. Which continent is NOT home to native dove species?
A) Africa.
B) Asia.
C) Antarctica.
D) North America.
  • 16. What is the scientific family to which doves belong?
A) Columbidae.
B) Passeridae.
C) Accipitridae.
D) Strigidae.
  • 17. What is a group of doves called?
A) A gaggle.
B) A flight or a dule.
C) A herd.
D) A pack.
  • 18. What behavior is commonly observed in doves during mating season?
A) Elaborate courtship displays.
B) Hibernation.
C) Migration to colder climates.
D) Hunting in packs.
  • 19. Which of the following is a conservation concern for some dove species?
A) Overpopulation.
B) Increased predation.
C) Habitat loss.
D) Global cooling.
  • 20. What characteristic is helpful in differentiating between a male and female Mourning Dove?
A) Females have longer tails.
B) Females have brighter leg coloration.
C) Males are typically larger and more colorful.
D) Males have a distinct crest.
  • 21. Where are White-winged Doves commonly found?
A) Australia.
B) Southwestern United States and Mexico.
C) Northeastern United States.
D) Central Europe.
  • 22. What color is the beak of a White-winged Dove?
A) Red.
B) Black.
C) Yellow.
D) Blue.
  • 23. What is the primary method used to identify doves in the field?
A) Visual identification of plumage and markings.
B) Analysis of feather composition.
C) Genetic testing.
D) Recording and analyzing vocalizations only.
  • 24. Which dove species has adapted particularly well to living in urban environments?
A) Rock Pigeon.
B) Inca Dove.
C) White-winged Dove.
D) Mourning Dove.
  • 25. What do doves feed their young (squabs)?
A) Nectar.
B) Crop milk.
C) Insects.
D) Regurgitated seeds.
  • 26. What is a common predator of doves?
A) Hawks.
B) Squirrels.
C) Deer.
D) Cows.
  • 27. Which dove's range has expanded significantly in recent decades, becoming widespread across North America and Europe?
A) Eurasian Collared-Dove
B) Inca Dove
C) Mourning Dove
D) White-winged Dove
  • 28. What shape is the Mourning Dove's tail?
A) Forked
B) Rounded
C) Pointed
D) Square
  • 29. What is the incubation period for most dove eggs?
A) Approximately 30-45 days.
B) Approximately 3-5 days.
C) Approximately 60-75 days.
D) Approximately 14-19 days.
  • 30. Which dove species is the smallest found in North America?
A) Common Ground Dove.
B) White-winged Dove.
C) Eurasian Collared-Dove.
D) Mourning Dove.
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