Just a couple enjoying a warm day on the Adirondack chairs
Mourning doves (Zenaida macroura)
March 15, 2024
Southeastern Pennsylvania
The male is the fluffed-up one in these photos. He is slightly larger and slightly more colorful. More like a couple of notches up on the color saturation dial.
MOST ICONIC BIRD CALL BRACKET: ROUND 1: MOURNING DOVE vs. WHITE CROWNED SPARROW
IN THE BLUE CORNER, hailing from your local park, we have the feathered fighter, the flying phenomenon, the mourning dove!
the mourning dove may be mourning, but it's ready to bring the pain to any opponent that steps into the ring. one of the most abundant birds in north america, this opponent is named after its doleful, unassuming call, a series of soft coos. this bird may be gentle, but don't let its soft demeanor fool you. this bird is a fighter!
IN THE RED CORNER, we have the king of the ring, the white crowned sparrow!
with its striking black and white head and sweet melodic calls, this opponent is truly a sight to behold. but this bird is here to show it's not just a pretty face. it's not just here to compete, it's here to win.
The MoDos used the rain today to get a nice bath. As with food, they also fight about a spot in the tub - that wing up is pretty much flipping the bird in bird world 😆