Dove

Doves are birds found extensively dispersed throughout the Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation. They are commonly seen near established settlements, both as domesticated pets and wild animals. Due to their appearance, they are utilized in a variety of shows, frequently for the sake of theatricality.

Anatomy
Doves are stout-bodied birds with relatively short necks. Their plumage is uniform in coloration, being a bright hue of white. Like all other fauna belonging to the Aves class, doves have a beak yellow in color. In addition to this, they have two short legs that perch towards their bodies upon flight or prolonged states of dormancy. It is unknown whether doves vary in color, as only white doves have been seen in the World of Avatar. However, due to seeing doves in a variety of environments, it can be concluded that the species has one dominant coloration.

Connection
In the real world, pigeons and doves constitute the bird family Columbidae. Doves in the Avatar World also partly resemble parakeets, in terms of facial structure, as well as sparrows in terms of size.

Tamed behavior
Doves, when trained and placed in captivity, can serve as theatrical additions to a variety of performances. Malu, a firebending magician from a Fire Nation colony, used doves to accompany his display of picturesque firebending forms during a local Fire Days Festival. He quickly bent several fireballs then amalgamated them into one massive sphere of flames before firing it into the air, where it promptly disappeared to reveal a flock of doves.

Behavior
Not much is known about the behavior of doves in the wild, though it is known that they tolerate and survive in a variety of environments. For instance, doves have been seen as part of woodland ecosystems, such as that present in Wulong Forest. Here, they exist in the hundreds and most likely function in a number of organized flocks. In addition to this, doves can also sustain their needs in coastal habitats, as evidenced when several are seen flying in close proximity to the shores of the western Earth Kingdom. Doves also seemingly tolerate tropical climates, as several flocks are seen hovering near the heart of the Fire Nation, as well as around the vicinity of Ember Island.