Male and female plumage similar. Overall tan-brown plumage, with a small amount of green iridescence on the neck. Black spots on the wings. Mourning Doves have a long, tapered tail that is outlined with black and white markings.

Male and female plumage similar. Overall tan-brown plumage, with a small amount of green iridescence on the neck. Black spots on the wings. Mourning Doves have a long, tapered tail that is outlined with black and white markings.

Common

One of the most abundant species, found in every habitat. Usually occurs in pairs, or small flocks. Common backyard bird at feeders, where it prefers white-proso millet, but will also eat other seed ingredients including Black-oil Sunflower seeds.

Seeds, insects

White-winged Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove

Willow Lake, Heritage Park, Acker Park, Watson Woods