Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove (<em>Zenaida macroura</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves. A slender gray-brown dove with a long pointed tail, named for its mournful 'coo-oo-oo' call; one of the most abundant birds of North America; feeds on seeds on the ground.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Zenaida; binomial: Zenaida macroura; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 23-31cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
