Mourning Dove

The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is considered one of the most abundant bird species in North America—but it is also the most hunted. These birds are gray brown and have black spots with a fan shaped tail and pink legs. They are found almost anywhere whether it be on telephone lines, parks, or even people's backyards. Mourning doves are considered year-round residents in the San Francisco Bay Area, but some do migrate farther south. They mate for life.