Mourning doves, found throughout the continental U.S., are prolific breeders, raising up to six broods a year. Their diet consists almost entirely of seeds, consuming up to 20% of their body weight ...

Watching out my front window, I noticed a bird flying to my front porch repeatedly at the end of April. The usual house finch is much smaller than the bird I noticed, so continuous observation gave me ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...

Almost everybody recognizes the mourning dove, and many people recognize the mournful hoooooh-hoo-hooo call that gives the species its name. As it says in the song, “the turtle dove moans,” although ...

The Nebraska mourning dove season has been in effect for several years now and many look forward to opening day which typically is on Sept. 1. The fast flying migratory bird calls Nebraska home during ...