Black-billed Wood Doves Black-billed Wood Doves are small plump pigeons that measure 7.5 - 8 inches (19 - 20 cm) in length and weigh about 2.3 oz (65 grams). Their bills are black, as suggested by the common name.The back, wings and tail are pale grey-brown. There are two dark bands across the lower back and tail. The forehead,crown and nape (back of the neck) are bluish grey, fading to whitish on the face. The folded wings have distinctive dark glossy patches.The plumage below is a creamy a pinkish cream, turning white on the abdomen.The legs are purplish and the eyes brown