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Mourning Dove

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:: Mourning Dove warming up!, St-Barthelémy, Québec, Canada.

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Its plaintive woo-oo-oo-oo call gives the bird its name..mourning dove. The wings can make an unusual whistling sound upon take-off and landing, and the bird is a strong flier, capable of speeds up to 88 km/h (55 mph).

 

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