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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

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Field Notes

Description:

These Mourning Doves are all fluffed-up trying to stay warm on a cold and windy day. Soft, sandy buff colored with a long, pointed tail bordered with white. They have a low, mournful (hence its name) voice.

Habitat:

Common in rural areas.

Notes:

The young are fed regurgitated, partially digested food known as pigeon milk.

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PublishedNovember 24, 2013

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