Mourning dove
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Scientific Name:
Zenaida macroura Native
- Seasons and Regulations
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Description
Large, colorful, and slender duck more closely resembling a goose. Bright red/pink bill, legs, and feet. Shows a strong white wing patch, black belly/tail, and rust colorred chest, back, neck, and crown. Gray face with white eye ring.
Sound
Low, mournful "coo-ah, coo, coo, coo" Wing whistle on take-off and in flight.
Range and Habitat
Found statewide; most abundant in agricultural settings.
Behavior
Feeds on grass seed and waste grain.
Population Status
Stable, slight declining trend.
Hunting License Information
Basic hunting license or equivalent combination license (Sportsman Paradise). HIP certification (18 years old and older). If hunting WMA then WMA Access Permit.
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