The correct name is mourning dove, which refers to the distinctive sad, sorrowful coo-oo sound the bird makes. The call is sometimes confused for a hooting owl. Additionally, a mourning dove's ...

Other birds, of course, are singing in March, for example, the American robin, but it seems they are more often vocal at dawn ...

coo” call of the mourning dove is familiar to many of us — and for good reason. With upwards of 350 million doves in the U.S., mourning doves are one of the most abundant bird species.

There could be several reasons for a wing raise, but this mourning dove is likely getting a spritz. The bird is seen dunking its head seconds before raising its wing, which is telling. Since birds ...

The baby Great Horned Owl and two baby Mourning Doves were blown out of their nests during the storm. If you come across a baby bird, call 1-855-40-RESCU (73728). SkyWatch can advise you on the best ...

A large, pale gray-buff dove with a black collar, noticeably larger than the mourning dove ... In addition, the call is different. A Eurasian species introduced to the Bahamas, which spread ...