Mourning Dove - Zenaida macroura

This is one of the most easily seen and heard native bird. Their soothing call (coo-ah, coo, coo, coo) can be heard in the quiet of the early mornings and evenings. They are relatives of the common Pigeon found in cities worldwide. They are smaller and slimmer (10 to 12 inches long) with grayish brown bodies. They can often be seen perched on power lines or feeding on the ground.

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