Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
The Mourning Dove is a medium-sized bird in the pigeon family. It is often seen in groups foraging on the ground and has a distinctive soft cooing sound. Its gentle grey-brown color looks infused with purplish taupe hues in the shade at times, to give the bird a dignified calming presence.
Appearance: Soft brown all over, wings with black spots and white tips, rounded head, slender neck
Size: Large Songbird Size (10-13 inches)
Diet: Seeds, grain, peanuts, berries, weeds
Habitat: Urban/Suburban Areas, Grasslands, Mountains, Coastal Areas, Deserts, Swamps and Marshes, Freshwater Bodies
Range: All North America, Caribbean and some Central America