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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Copyright by: Joe Montes de Oca, 2022.

Description:
	A medium-sized bird measuring up to 13 inches in length. Light brown in color with a long tail bordered with white, and black spots on wings.
Range:
	Resident in North America and the West Indies.
Habitat(s):
	Woodlands, forest edges, agricultural areas, cities and suburbs.
Reproduction:
	2 white eggs are laid in a nest of twigs placed in low vegetation.
Food:
	This species feeds on seeds.
Comments:
	Can be found in South Florida year round.
References:
	Kushlan & Hines (2014)