This article was originally published with the title “ The Reproductive Behavior of Ring Doves ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 211 No. 5 (November 1964), p. 48 doi:10.1038 ...

The Red-eyed Dove is the largest of the ‘ringed’ doves in our area. It is approximately 30cm in length and has a weight of approximately 250g. The head and underparts are pinkish and the face ...