Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them ...

You can tell white-winged doves apart by their namesake white wing stripe. Learn more about your backyard birds: sign up for ...

Length 11". A little larger than the mourning dove; generally brownish gray above and a paler gray below; white ends on the greater coverts form prominent patches on the wings, contrasting sharply ...

If you have begun birdwatching as a hobby or have set up a bird feeder, you know firsthand what it feels like to find a sense of joy in chance encounters with different birds. Mourning doves are a ...

Mourning doves don ... comes from their wing feathers, and it’s believed to act as an alarm signal. That way, if one bird is startled, others in the flock get the heads-up—and predators ...