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Pictured is a common ground dove by a pool in the La Lomita Bird and Wildlife Photography Ranch in the City of Uvalde, Texas. The reflection of the bird is visible in the water. The binomial name is Columina passerina. It is considered to be the smallest dove that inhabits the United States. As its name suggests, the bird spends the majority of its time on the ground walking but still has the ability to fly. The common ground dove mates with its partner for life.