The 25 MOST Common Birds in Canada! (2022)
#14. Mourning Dove
Identifying Characteristics:
A mostly grayish dove with large black spots on the wings and a long thin tail.
Look for pinkish legs, a black bill, and a distinctive blue eye-ring.
Males and females look the same.To attract them, try putting out their favorite foods, which include millet, shelled sunflower seeds, Nyjer seeds, cracked corn, and safflower. Mourning Doves need a flat place to feed, so the best feeders for them are trays or platforms. They are probably most comfortable feeding on the ground, so make sure to throw a bunch of food there too.
Identifying Characteristics:
A mostly grayish dove with large black spots on the wings and a long thin tail.
Look for pinkish legs, a black bill, and a distinctive blue eye-ring.
Males and females look the same.To attract them, try putting out their favorite foods, which include millet, shelled sunflower seeds, Nyjer seeds, cracked corn, and safflower. Mourning Doves need a flat place to feed, so the best feeders for them are trays or platforms. They are probably most comfortable feeding on the ground, so make sure to throw a bunch of food there too.
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