White-winged Doves are brown overall.
Based on the provided reference, these birds have a distinctive coloration that includes several contrasting markings on their overall brown body.
Detailed Color Description
The reference describes the colors of various parts of the White-winged Dove:
- Overall Body: The main color of the bird is brown.
- Cheek: There is a dark line present on the cheek.
- Wing:
- When the wing is folded, there is a white stripe along the edge.
- When the bird takes flight, this stripe appears as a bright flash in the middle of a dark wing.
- Tail:
- The tip of the tail is white.
- Below the white tip, there are black stripes.
- The underside of the tail is gray.
Summary of White-winged Dove Colors
To summarize the colors found on a White-winged Dove according to the reference:
| Body Part | Color(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Brown | Primary color |
| Cheek | Dark | Line marking |
| Wing | White, Dark | Stripe (folded), Flash on dark (flight) |
| Tail | White, Black, Gray | Tip, Stripes, Underside |
The prominence of the white stripe on the wing, especially visible during flight, is a key characteristic that gives the bird its name, even though its overall body color is brown.
