Jerry I think your Dove may have lost the tail feathers that would normally cover the white tipped ones that are showing. Maybe a close call with a predator!? Dave R ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry Thornhill To: bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:57 PM Subject: [bcbirdclub] Mourning Dove with White Tail Feathers This afternoon, I spotted a Mourning Dove with white tail feathers among the 75 or so that were feeding in my yard. Is this unusual? I don't remember noticing another dove with this characteristic. Jerry