The turtle dove is 10-11 inches in length, 0.26875–0.35 lbs in weight, and has a wingspan of 19–21 inches. On the other hand, the mourning dove is slightly bigger, having a length of 8.9 -14.2 ...

Live spring bird migration map on March 10, 2025, for birds migrating in the contiguous United States. ... Mourning dove. Kirtland's warbler. Lincoln's sparrow. Red-winged blackbird.

The hunting season for these birds starts at the beginning of September, which means now is the time for the Missouri Department of Conservation to start tracking their populations.

DEAR JOAN: This spring, we had a mourning dove make a nest in one of our hanging planters. The planter was mostly dead plants and potting soil, but she must have thought it was safe, so she laid ...