Who can resist the cooing of the doves? It's such a mournful sound, yet it speaks of restful and peaceful settings. And, as can happen in the late evening, when mistaken for an owl, it adds an ...

The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family, Columbidae.The bird is sometimes mistakenly thought to be named a "morning" dove because its cooing sounds are often heard ...

Doves are special and adorable soft-looking birds that are fun to play with and often represent world peace and love. While they can delight your mind, their constant cooing and droppings can be ...

The gentle cooing of the mourning dove initially sounds like an owl, but quickly differentiates itself as softer and more melodic. Males serenade likely mates (and neighbors) from a preferred ...

Doves are a diverse group of cooing birds that are found all over the world. They symbolize peace in folklore and literature. Certain species even make great pets.

Just after dawn in Singapore, about 150 black-and-white striped zebra doves were hoisted in their cages on to tall poles in a large field for a singing competition. The contest, popular among ...

I like doves, which are universally regarded as symbols of hope, love and peace. As such, they decorate several of the greeting cards that friends and family send us each holiday season.