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Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

eBird code: moudov

Species Profile

Species notes

The mourning dove is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove, the rain dove, the chueybird, 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 more than 20 million birds shot annually in the U.S., both for sport and meat. Its ability to sustain its population under such pressure is due to its prolific breeding; in warm areas, one pair may raise up to six broods of two young each in a single year. The wings make an unusual whistling sound upon take-off and landing, a form of sonation. The bird is a strong flier, capable of speeds up to 88 km/h (55 mph).

Scientific nameZenaida macroura
FamilyPigeons and Doves
OrderColumbiformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureFebruary 01, 2026
Earliest captureFebruary 01, 2026
Locations1 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

Mourning Dove photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
400
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
6984 × 4660
Megapixels
32.5
File size
10 MB