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.

Suburban, Residential, Grassland, Oak/Chaparral, Pinyon/Juniper, Ponderosa/Coniferous, Riparian/Deciduous

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