Doves

Birds of North America

Columbidae

Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Doves

In North America, there are at least fifteen types of doves, ground-doves and quail-doves. The Mourning Dove covers the largest ranges, where they are found in almost all regions on the continent. These are the only doves found in Canada.

Every year the Eurasian Collared Dove, which was introduced to North America, is slowly expanding into the northern regions, and has been reported in Canada on a few occasions. All other doves, ground-doves and quail-doves are found in the southern states and into Mexico. Birds such as the Ringed Turtle-Dove, Spotted Dove and the Key West Quail-Dove are found in small pockets of the continent.

Doves are some of the most fascinating birds to observe. These very attractive birds are hunted as sport in some states, known for their very explosive flights and high speeds. Doves are probably the bird of choice for birds of prey, because of their larger size and the fact that they feeds most often in open areas, depending on their camouflage to hide them.

Click on the bird names listed below to see pictures of the North American Doves

Barred Dove