1.5K views · 224 reactions | A softly cooing, molting Mourning Dove. The spikey look comes from new feathers that emerge in sheaths. during molting season, birds appreciate the good nutrition our feeders can provide. Setup: Ostdrossel (Michigan, USA) #birds #MourningDove #dove #birdwatching | Birdsy | Facebook

🔊 How to Speak Mourning Dove 🕊️Ever heard that haunting, echoing coo in your backyard? That’s the Mourning Dove’s song—the call that gave this gentle bird its name. Male Mourning Doves use this mournful call to attract mates, often from their favorite singing perch. 🎶💕But not all dove sounds come from their beaks...⚠️ When threatened, Mourning Doves create a whistling alarm sound with their wings as they take off. This sudden burst of sound helps warn other birds of danger! 🚨✨🌿 These beaut