White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
(L 11.4")
Mostly tropical but has been
seen in range extending from
Alaska to Newfoundland.
seen in range extending from
Alaska to Newfoundland.
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Dona Nobis
Pacem
Pacem
by Nancy
Rumbel
Rumbel
© Geoffrey
A. Keller
A. Keller
Macaulay
Library
Library
© Wikipedia
Zenaida in Greek means
coast dweller; asiaticus
term is erroneous here.
coast dweller; asiaticus
term is erroneous here.
Hotel Bougainvillae
San Jose
The ancient Egyptians thought
doves were a symbol of purity,
but the Greeks thought they were
the lustful birds of Venus
doves were a symbol of purity,
but the Greeks thought they were
the lustful birds of Venus
(Steve Burrows)
25Jan2022
07Jan2023
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San Jose
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