Mourning doves are beloved backyard birds that form lasting bonds with their mates. But just how long is a mourning dove lifespan?

Don’t miss more breathtaking mourning dove pictures. Mourning doves are primarily seed-eaters, not insect-eaters. The birds can and do eat weed seeds, which is certainly valuable to gardeners as ...

A mourning dove perches in a holly tree. After Post columnist John Kelly confessed he wasn't fond of the birds, many readers professed their affection. (John Kelly/The Washington Post) Perspective ...

But it's important to be able to distinguish the collared-dove from the similar mourning dove, which can be hunted only during designated September seasons. Eurasian collared-doves are larger than ...