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Named for its soft, mournful cooing call, the Mourning Dove is one of the most common and widespread birds in North America, known for its fast, direct flight.
Interesting facts
- Mourning Doves can fly at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
- Both parents feed their chicks a nutrient-rich "crop milk".
- Their wings make a distinctive whistling sound when they take off.
Habitat
Open woodlands, farmland, grasslands, and suburban areas.
Food
Almost entirely seeds and grains, foraged from the ground.