The mourning dove, Zenaidura macroura, closest relative of the passenger pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius resembles the passenger pigeon in shape and coloring. This has often led to mistaken ...

To the layperson, the difference between pigeons and doves has something to do with color—maybe. Or location. Or general ...

The mourning dove, Zenaidura macroura, closest relative of the passenger pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius resembles the passenger pigeon in shape and coloring. This has often led to mistaken ...

Both also produce crop milk, a vital food source for baby pigeons. Learn about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves. If You Want to Help Pigeons, Don't Feed Them Those who are already pigeon ...