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Photos by DON BARTLING The Eurasian collared-doves, pictured above, are chalky light brown to gray-buff birds with broad white patches in their tail. They have larger bodies than the mourning dove. The bird’s collar is a narrow black crescent around the nape of the neck.

Photos by DON BARTLING The Eurasian collared-doves, pictured above, are chalky light brown to gray-buff birds with broad white patches in their tail. They have larger bodies than the mourning dove. The bird’s collar is a narrow black crescent around the nape of the neck.

June 21, 2018

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Eurasian or mourning dove? Similar but different
June 21, 2018 1 a.m.

Eurasian or mourning dove? Similar but different

I always like to step on my deck or into the backyard in the morning with a hot steaming cup of coffee, or toward evening to hear the call of doves. Their call is distinct — it is a unique sound in the bird world.