Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
The adult Mourning Dove lives in open woodlands, farms, grasslands, suburbs, and roadsides across much of North America. It feeds mainly on seeds gathered from the ground, walking with a bobbing motion and flying up quickly when disturbed. In conflict it uses pecks, wing slaps, chases, and fast takeoffs rather than brute force. A notable fact is that its wings make a sharp whistling sound during takeoff, which can warn nearby birds of danger.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Mourning Dove Squab
- Mourning Dove Fledgling
- Mourning Dove