_Chæmepelia passerina terrestris. Case 3, Fig. 4_
The female is duller than the male. L. 6-3/4.
_Range._ Tropical and subtemperate parts of the
Western Hemisphere. Our form is found in Florida
and on the coast region from North Carolina to
Texas.
Washington, accidental; two records, Sept., Oct.
This dainty, miniature Pigeon is common in southern gardens and old
fields. It runs gracefully before one, and when flushed rises with a
whirring flight but soon alights, usually on the ground. Its call is a
crooning _coo_. The nest is placed on the ground and in low trees and
bushes. Two white eggs are laid in March.