Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura

Photo by Peter LaTourrette.  North American Birds Photo Gallery
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The low "mourning" song The wing sounds of the Mourning Dove The files above are in .mp3 format.  You will need an mp3 player in order to listen.  If you do not have an mp3 player you can download one.  Click on the picture below.  It's free and works great!

• Pale buff-brown head, neck, breast, and belly
• Purple and green iridescence on neck
• Small black mark on lower neck
• Large black spots on coverts
• Long tail is pointed at tip
• Dark brown tail with white tips to outer four tail feathers

Habitat

Mourning doves like farms, small towns, open wood, scrub, roadsides and grasslands.

Status

Mourning Doves are common all year round in Atlanta.  They are easily spotted in city parks or backyard birdfeeders.