Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove bird painting by Artmagenta
Mourning Dove
National Bird of British Virgin Islands

The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)is also called the Turtle Dove or the American Mourning Dove or Rain Dove, and formerly was known as the Carolina Pigeon or Carolina Turtledove. It is one of the most abundant and widespread of all North American birds.


Mourning Dove sketch painting. Bird art drawing by illustrator Artmagenta
Mourning Dove