Date: 4/2/25 12:24 pm From: CJ Coppersmith <cj.coppersmith454...> Subject: Re: [MASSBIRD] Strange dove
Stray White-winged Dove?
CJ Coppersmith
Concord, MA
On Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM caroline <
<carolinawrencarolinawren...> wrote:
> Hello birders,
> I had a strange male dove in my yard today-saw it mating with a typical
> mourning dove. It was very colorful with a bluish tinge on the head and
> nape, quite pinkish on the breast, and a small white crescent at the apex
> of the wings. It appeared to be larger than the female. I’ve never noticed
> a dove like this before-could it be breeding plumage?
> Caroline Haines
> Gloucester
> <Songbirder...>
>
> Sent from my iPhone-please excuse brevity, typos, or insults.
>
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