Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Mourning Dove
Tourterelle triste
Zenaida macroura
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Mourning Dove
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12" 30.5cm | 18" 45.7cm | 4.2oz 119.1g | Columbidae | Zenaida macroura |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
Distribution; Common summer breeder from Nova Scotia, west through all the southern regions of the Canadian provinces to British Columbia. Year round breeders through most of the US states, except for an area of the northern midwest, from California to Florida, with an apparent preference to the warmer climates. It is seen throughout the Mexican landscapes, prefers an open country setting, and many of the Caribbean islands.