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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura (Columbidae)

Description:

12" (30 cm). Soft, sandy buff with a long, pointed tail bordered with while. Voice: low, mournful, hense its name.

Habitat:

Open fields, parks, lawns with many trees and shrubs.

Notes:

The Mourning Dove is abundant in this area. It stays around all winter in Vermont.

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Vermont, USA

Spotted on Jan 13, 2013
Submitted on Jan 13, 2013

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