Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...

The wings of this dove are long and pointed, allowing it to efficiently maintain flight speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. The wings make a whistling sound when the bird takes flight. They have very ...

Raising wings is not specific to mourning doves. Humans can get sweaty armpits just like birds get overheated wings. In this video, the prime indicator is the setting. There could be several reasons ...

DEAR JOAN: I have been watching two new mourning dove babies for just over a week now. The mom and dad built their nest in the grapes that cover the railing on our deck. While they were sheltered, ...

The mourning dove is the bird of summer. The American goldfinch is runner-up. Three other species were mentioned in voting last week: Baltimore oriole, Eastern kingbird and red-tailed hawk. Plus, ...

The mourning dove is native to Texas and gets its name from the soft, sad-sounding coo that usually only the male makes. What you may not know is that the mourning dove also has a non-verbal whistling ...

Linda and our grandson, Garek, burst into the apartment a few weeks ago excitedly out of breath. “We’ve got a nest with two white eggs to identify,” she said. “Sounds like a mourning dove,” I replied.

I first noticed the large gathering of mourning doves under our bird feeder earlier this winter. We frequently see a pair year-round, but this winter we were visited by a flock of more than 15 for the ...

I was eating lunch in my car today when a mourning dove landed on my roof. So, I rolled down the car window and tossed out a few seeds, which the dove quickly started eating. Next, I tipped my side ...

DEAR JOAN: I have been watching two new mourning dove babies for just over a week now. The mom and dad built their nest in the grapes that cover the railing on our deck. While they were sheltered, ...