scaled dove

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scaled \Scaled\, a.
   1. Covered with scales, or scalelike structures; -- said of a
      fish, a reptile, a moth, etc.
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   2. Without scales, or with the scales removed; as, scaled
      herring.
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   3. (Zool.) Having feathers which in form, color, or
      arrangement somewhat resemble scales; as, the scaled dove.
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   {Scaled dove} (Zool.), any American dove of the genus
      {Scardafella}. Its colored feather tips resemble scales.
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