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Mourning dove

The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove, the rain dove, and colloquially as the turtle dove, and it was once known as the Carolina pigeon and Carolina turtledove. It is one of the most abundant and widespread North American birds and a popular gamebird, with…

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Mourning dove

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Mourning dove

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related to Taxonomy · 34
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related to Distribution and habitat · 20
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related to Migration · 14
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related to External links · 10
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related to Conservation status · 8
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related to Description · 8
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related to Feeding · 8
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related to Predators and parasites · 7
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related to Behavior and ecology · 6
Mourning dove → Canada, During, Dustbathing, Mourning, Outside, These

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