Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Zenaida aurita |
| Codes | zendov, ZEND, ZEDO |
Identification
The Zenaida Dove (Zenaida aurita) is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family within the order Columbiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Zenaida aurita
Family: Pigeons and Doves
Order: Columbiformes
eBird Code: zendov