Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura · Doves and Pigeons
The Mourning Dove is a widespread and abundant bird across North America, recognized by its gentle appearance and distinctive, plaintive call. This adaptable species thrives in various open and semi-open habitats, often seen foraging on the ground or perched on wires. Its prolific breeding helps sustain its population despite being a popular game bird.
Explore the full field guideResident/MigratoryMedium-sizedMournful CooGranivorous
16 calls·first heard Jun 29·last 4d ago
When it's heardpeak 8a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Generally light gray-brown above, with a lighter, pinkish hue on the underside.
- Long and tapered, featuring white outer tail feathers that contrast with black inner feathers.
- Black spots are present on the wings.
- A small, crescent-shaped dark spot is located below and slightly behind the eye, which is dark and encircled by light blue skin.