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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

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Description:

It was nice spotting this species out in the forest. I have only seen them in residential areas before this day. They are buff-gray with black spots. The neck has a colorful sheen.

Habitat:

Mixed forest in riparian habitat

Reference Links:

Mourning Dove, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you for your comment, venusflytrap2000! I do enjoy seeing and hearing them.
Caleb Steindel
thanks cindy, it's neat to see others posting this bird. We get quite a few of them around here, they are a beauty! great spotting and thanks for sharing!

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PublishedMarch 16, 2014

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