- Typically smaller in size compared to pigeons
- Long, pointed tails
- Graceful, agile flight
- Often associated with peace, love, and purity in various cultures
- Many dove species mate for life and share parental responsibilities
- Herbivorous diet, primarily consisting of seeds, fruits, and vegetation
It's worth noting that the classification and taxonomy of doves and pigeons can be a complex subject with different interpretations among ornithologists. Some sources may have slightly varying numbers of species depending on their classification systems.