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Bird page of the day!:Mourning dove

Mourning doves are gentle, graceful, yet plump little birds that are known to be quite skittish at times, but are still adored for their beauty. Their are known for being called mourning doves by their call that is said to sound like a mournful coo sound almost like an owl. However he’s more information about them below:

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Food they eat:seeds,bugs, types of grass

Average life span in the wild:1.5 years

Native to:North and South America

Average Wingspan:17-19 inches (43.18cm-48.26)

Average Length:11-13

Clutch size: 2 eggs

Number of broods:1-6

Highest speeds:55 mph(88.51 Kmh rounded)

Class:Aves

Order:columbiformes

Genus:Zeniada

Species:Zeniada macroura

Fun facts:

-The mourning dove has the longest mating period of any bird in the U.S

-55-75% of juveniles do not survive the first year

-produce crop milk, also known as pigeon milk they use to feed their young and is known to have the same texture as cottage cheese

-Mourning doves along with other members of the pigeon family can actually suck up liquids like a straw instead of having to tilt their head back

*all facts and information on this post are from either government or trustworthy nature sites, sites that use A.I for this research are strictly avoided.