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mourning dove

mourning dove

Photo by M3
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Field Notes

Description:

gray and peachy feathers

Habitat:

The Mourning Dove occupies a wide variety of open and semi-open habitats, such as urban areas, farms, prairie, grassland, and lightly wooded areas. It avoids swamps and thick forest.[11] The species has adapted well to areas altered by humans. It commonly nests in trees in cities or near farmsteads.

Notes:

Closely related species to the Passenger Pigeon

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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