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Mourning dove

Zenaida macroura

Photo by Ranger 25
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43.0163, -78.693

Field Notes

Description:

Light brown, black spots on back, fat

Habitat:

Suburban/woodland

Notes:

These two birds made a nest in our porch fan. They sit up there, rip out wires, and fill it with twigs. Sometimes the male one attacks my dog.

Species ID Suggestions

Mourning dove

Zenaida macroura

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ChristineRobbins
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PublishedMay 26, 2014

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