Mourning Dove
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Identification

    Overall length is 12".  Has a sleek gray brown color.  The long pointed tail and black dots on the wings make for easy identification.  Male: has a light gray crown and in the sun some iridescent color can be seen on the sides of the neck.  Female: the head and neck are uniformly brown.

Food
    The mourning dove is a common sight at bird feeders.  It looks for fallen seed and will also take seed from trays and hopper feeders.  Eats weed, grass, grain seeds, and some insects.  Favorite food at feeders is white millet and safflower.

Habitat
    Prefers open spaces including suburban areas.
 

 

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