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