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Zenaida macroura
Common throughout North America, the mourning dove is well known for being hunted for game and as food. Their call is mistaken for an owl at times by non-bird watchers/ non- bird experts. It's call is how it got it's name, for it sounds like as if in mourning. They are light grey and brown and generally muted in color.
I took this photo in my backyard.
Spotted on May 25, 2013
Submitted on Jun 25, 2013
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