Mourning Dove

Appearance & Identification

Slender, gray-brown bird with a long pointed tail and black spots on the wings.

Preferred Habitat

Open agricultural fields, gravel road edges for grit, and forest clearings.

Seasonal Behavior

Fast, erratic flight; distinct "mourning" coo; often seen perching on power lines.

Recommended Tactics

Hunting: Pass shooting near water or grit; use spinning-wing decoys on field edges.