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 ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America.

This mourning dove likely found the stream to be a safe, shallow spot for a bath. Shallow water like this also permits stretching while cooling down.

The mourning dove is found throughout the US and numbers about 350M individuals. About 400,000 make Maryland their home for at least part of the year.

Mourning dove hunting comes with many regulations, including the requirement for two permits: a small game hunting permit, and a migratory bird hunting permit.

Texas dove hunting season begins Sept. 1 in the North and Central zones and Sept. 14 in the South Zone. Mourning and white-winged dove numbers are high.

Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661 ...

Aug. 28—AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions ...