About the White-tipped Dove
The white-tipped dove is a large New World tropical dove. Its scientific name commemorates the French naturalists Jules and Edouard Verreaux.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Leptotila verreauxi |
| Species Codes | whtdov, WTDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tipped Dove belong to?
The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the White-tipped Dove?
The white-tipped dove is a large New World tropical dove. Its scientific name commemorates the French naturalists Jules and Edouard Verreaux....
Where can I report a White-tipped Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tipped Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtdov, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
13,307
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