What family does the mourning dove belong to?
Q: What family does the mourning dove belong to?
A: The mourning dove belongs to the dove family (Columbidae).
Q: How many subspecies of mourning doves are there?
A: There are five subspecies of mourning doves.
Q: How many mourning doves are estimated to exist in North America?
A: It is estimated that there are about 475 million mourning doves in North America.
Q: What color is a typical adult mourning dove?
A: Adult mourning doves typically have light grey and brown plumage.
Q: Do males and females look different from each other?
A: No, males and females look similar.
Q: What type of food do adult mourning doves usually eat?
A: Adult mourning doves usually eat only seeds.
Q: Why is it called a "mourning" dove?
A: The bird is named "mourning" due to its sad-sounding call.
