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September 22, 2006
Friday Feathers
The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a smooth fawn-colored dove with a gray patch on the head. Its name comes from its mournful cooing.
Parents feed young (squab) a regurgitated liquid called crop-milk the first few days of life. Flimsy platform nest of twigs often falls apart in storms. Wind rushing through wing feathers during flight creates a characteristic whistling sound.
Note: for those new to this every-Friday entry, all the photographs featured in Friday Feathers have been taken by me.
Cindy
Comments
Not only to I get the pleasure of enjoying one of your wonderful photos but the entry below to boot. Really hope you are well and glad to hear you have such wonderful friends.
Brain matter deposited by: Rob on September 27, 2006 9:41 AM
Awwww, thank you Rob. Hey, you've not posted on your own blog in awhile, have you? I haven't seen any updates for your feed. 'sup?
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on September 28, 2006 7:19 PM