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Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

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The Mourning Dove is one of the most common and widespread birds in North America, easily recognized by its slender body, long pointed tail, and distinctive mournful cooing call. It is a familiar sight in backyards, fields, and open woodlands.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across North America, extending south into Mexico and Central America, and occasionally into the Caribbean.
How to spot
Look for it on the ground, perched on wires, or at bird feeders. Identify by its overall grey-brown plumage, black spots on the wings, and long, pointed tail with white outer tail feathers visible in flight. Listen for its characteristic "coo-OO-oo-oo-oo" call.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, frequently seen foraging on the ground in mornings and late afternoons. Calls are persistent, especially during breeding season (spring to fall).
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File:Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Kitchener, Ontario.jpg
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File:Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Guelph, Ontario 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Guelph, Ontario 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Kitchener, Ontario.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Kitchener, Ontario 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Ontario 4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Ontario 7.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Zenaida macroura -California-8-2c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Zenaida macroura macroura, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Mourning Doves are known for their ability to drink brackish water, a unique adaptation among birds that allows them to thrive in various environments, including arid regions.
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