DOVES, PIGEONS & LANDFOWL
Daniel Gonzalez, Shoreline Park
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)
Identification: 10� – Gray-brown overall. Black spots on wings and single spot on each cheek. Long, pointed tail tipped white; short legs, pink feet, small bill. Head looks small in comparison to body. Habitat: Sagebrush steppe, riparian zones, woodlands, suburban habitats. Timing: Year-round. Diet: Seeds, some insects. Note: The oldest Mourning Dove on record was over 31 years old. 52