1. Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura):
- Found in North America and Central America
- Grayish-brown plumage
- Long, pointed tail with a white-edged black tip
- Small in size, around 10-12 inches in length
- Prefers open areas, rural farmland, and woods
2. White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica):
- Native to the southwestern United States and Mexico
- Larger in size compared to mourning dove
- Gray-brown plumage with white wing patches
- Long and pointed tail with a white tip
- Inhabits open woodlands, deserts, and scrublands
3. Inca Dove (Columbina inca):
- Found in North America, Central America, and South America
- Distinctive gray body with a brown head and neck
- Black and white scalloped feathers on the wings
- Long, wedge-shaped tail with a white tip
- Prefers dry, open habitats including deserts and scrublands
4. Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina):
- Native to North and Central America
- Smallest dove in North America, measuring around 6-7 inches
- Brownish-gray upperparts with pinkish underparts
- Long, rounded tail with a dark tip
- Inhabits open areas, parks, and gardens
5. Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto):
- Originally from Europe and Asia, now found in many regions worldwide
- Grayish-brown plumage with a distinctive black half-collar on the back of the neck
- Slightly larger than a mourning dove
- Prefers urban and suburban areas, parks, and gardens
6. Rock Dove (Columba livia):
- Common in cities around the world
- Ancestor of the domestic pigeon
- Bluish-gray plumage with two black bars on the wings
- Inhabits cliffs and urban buildings, often seen in parks and squares
7. Ringed Turtle Dove (Streptopelia risoria):
- Native to Africa, but introduced to many other regions
- Grayish-brown plumage with a dark ring around the neck
- Long and pointed tail with a white tip
- Prefers open woodlands, cultivated areas, and urban habitats
8. Oriental Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis):
- Found in Asia and parts of Europe
- Grayish-brown plumage with a distinctive white crescent-shaped patch on the neck
- Long, pointed tail with a white tip
- Inhabits woodlands, parks, and gardens
9. Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica):
- Native to Southeast Asia and Australia
- Striking green plumage with a metallic sheen
- Small in size, around 9 inches in length
- Prefers rainforests, woodlands, and mangrove swamps
10. Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica):
- Found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean
- Large in size, measuring around 16-18 inches
- White plumage with a long tail and a black band on the neck
- Inhabits coastal forests and mangrove swamps
These are just a few examples of the diverse range of dove species. Doves can be found in various habitats around the world, from dense forests to arid deserts, and they play important ecological roles as seed dispersers and prey for other animals.