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How to Identify and Classify Doves
  • 1. What is a key characteristic often used to distinguish doves from pigeons?
A) Size and build; doves are typically smaller and more slender.
B) Diet; doves only eat seeds.
C) Habitat; doves only live in forests.
D) Color; doves are always white.
  • 2. What is a common feature of many dove calls?
A) High-pitched whistles.
B) Complex melodies.
C) Soft, cooing sounds.
D) Loud, screeching noises.
  • 3. Which of these doves is known for its distinctive, mournful call?
A) White-winged Dove
B) Eurasian Collared-Dove
C) Rock Pigeon
D) Mourning Dove
  • 4. The Eurasian Collared-Dove is characterized by what distinctive marking?
A) A black half-collar on the nape of its neck.
B) A yellow beak.
C) Blue wingtips.
D) Bright red legs.
  • 5. Where is the typical habitat of the Rock Pigeon (often mistakenly called a dove)?
A) Open grasslands.
B) Arctic tundra.
C) Urban areas and cliffs.
D) Dense forests.
  • 6. What is the primary food source for most dove species?
A) Seeds.
B) Fish.
C) Fruit.
D) Insects.
  • 7. Which of these doves has a white stripe on its wing that is visible in flight?
A) White-winged Dove
B) Inca Dove
C) Mourning Dove
D) Spotted Dove
  • 8. What is a defining characteristic of the Inca Dove's plumage?
A) Bright green feathers.
B) Scale-like pattern.
C) Iridescent blue sheen.
D) Solid brown color.
  • 9. What type of nest do doves typically build?
A) Cavity nests in trees.
B) Simple platform nests.
C) Underground burrows.
D) Elaborate cup-shaped nests.
  • 10. How many eggs do doves typically lay in a clutch?
A) Five to ten.
B) Fifteen to twenty.
C) Three to four.
D) One or two.
  • 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) Eurasian Collared-Dove.
B) Rock Pigeon.
C) Mourning Dove.
D) White dove.
  • 13. Are doves migratory birds?
A) Only doves in tropical regions are migratory.
B) All dove species 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) 20-30 years.
B) 50-60 years.
C) 1-5 years.
D) 10-15 years.
  • 15. Which continent is NOT home to native dove species?
A) North America.
B) Antarctica.
C) Africa.
D) Asia.
  • 16. What is the scientific family to which doves belong?
A) Columbidae.
B) Strigidae.
C) Passeridae.
D) Accipitridae.
  • 17. What is a group of doves called?
A) A flight or a dule.
B) A gaggle.
C) A pack.
D) A herd.
  • 18. What behavior is commonly observed in doves during mating season?
A) Migration to colder climates.
B) Hunting in packs.
C) Elaborate courtship displays.
D) Hibernation.
  • 19. Which of the following is a conservation concern for some dove species?
A) Global cooling.
B) Increased predation.
C) Habitat loss.
D) Overpopulation.
  • 20. What characteristic is helpful in differentiating between a male and female Mourning Dove?
A) Males are typically larger and more colorful.
B) Males have a distinct crest.
C) Females have longer tails.
D) Females have brighter leg coloration.
  • 21. Where are White-winged Doves commonly found?
A) Central Europe.
B) Australia.
C) Southwestern United States and Mexico.
D) Northeastern United States.
  • 22. What color is the beak of a White-winged Dove?
A) Blue.
B) Red.
C) Yellow.
D) Black.
  • 23. What is the primary method used to identify doves in the field?
A) Analysis of feather composition.
B) Visual identification of plumage and markings.
C) Recording and analyzing vocalizations only.
D) Genetic testing.
  • 24. Which dove species has adapted particularly well to living in urban environments?
A) White-winged Dove.
B) Rock Pigeon.
C) Mourning Dove.
D) Inca Dove.
  • 25. What do doves feed their young (squabs)?
A) Regurgitated seeds.
B) Insects.
C) Nectar.
D) Crop milk.
  • 26. What is a common predator of doves?
A) Deer.
B) Cows.
C) Hawks.
D) Squirrels.
  • 27. Which dove's range has expanded significantly in recent decades, becoming widespread across North America and Europe?
A) Mourning Dove
B) Inca Dove
C) White-winged Dove
D) Eurasian Collared-Dove
  • 28. What shape is the Mourning Dove's tail?
A) Rounded
B) Forked
C) Pointed
D) Square
  • 29. What is the incubation period for most dove eggs?
A) Approximately 14-19 days.
B) Approximately 60-75 days.
C) Approximately 3-5 days.
D) Approximately 30-45 days.
  • 30. Which dove species is the smallest found in North America?
A) White-winged Dove.
B) Mourning Dove.
C) Common Ground Dove.
D) Eurasian Collared-Dove.
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