Mourning doves

The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove or the rain dove. There are five subspecies of mourning dove: • Eastern (Zenaida macroura carolinensis) • Clarion Island (Zenaida macroura clarionensis) • West Indian (Zenaida macroura macroura) • Western (Zenaida macroura … Read more