Mourning Dove

This abundant bid has increased with the human practice of cutting the forest. The Mourning Dove is common in rural areas in all parts of the United States, as well as in city parks and, during winter, suburban feeders. In some states it is hunted as a game bird, while in others it is protected as a "songbird." Its species name, macroura, is Greek for "long-tailed." The young are fed regurgitated, partially digested food known as pigeon milk..

Mourning Dove

Description	12". A soft, sandy buff color, with long pointed tail bordered with white. Black spots on wings.
Voice	Low, mournful(hence its name) coo-ah,coo,coo,coo
Habitat	Open fields, parks,and lawns with many trees and shrubs.
Nesting	2 white eggs in a loosely made nest of sticks and twigs, placed in low bushes and tall trees, more rarely on the ground.
Other	This abundant bid has increased with the human practice of cutting the forest. The Mourning Dove is common in rural areas in all parts of the United States, as well as in city parks and, during winter, suburban feeders. In some states it is hunted as a game bird, while in others it is protected as a "songbird." Its species name, macroura, is Greek for "long-tailed." The young are fed regurgitated, partially digested food known as pigeon milk..
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