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Common Ground-Dove, Yuma


Common Ground-Dove, Yuma


Common Ground-Dove, Blythe
Common Ground-Doves are very easy to see in Yuma, Blythe, and Brawley.  And they become abundant as one moves to SE AZ.   Inca Doves are very similar, but lack the black spots on the wings and have a longer tail with white corners.  Yuma neighborhoods are a great spot to compare Ground and Inca Doves.  Ruddy Ground Doves are even more similar, but lack any scaling whatsoever, and have a dark bill.  Watch the rare bird alerts to find where Ruddy Ground-Doves are being seen.