Mourning Dove
Mourning dove
Bird
Description
The mourning dove is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove or the rain dove, and erroneously as the turtle dove, and was once known as the Carolina pigeon or Carolina turtledove. It is one of the most abundant and widespread of all North American birds. Wikipedia
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mourning doves are so sweet and a tad dumb, but i do love them. they sit on the ground and don't even move when a dog comes out.. or in the middle of the street when a car comes. their sound is music to my ears
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love the silky look of these birds.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly have them here.
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