BE AWARE THAT HABITAT TYPE MORE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR, WILL IN MOST CASES, DICTATE THE SPECIES OF BIRD THAT VISIT YOUR PROPERTY.
How to Attract Mourning Dove
Very common and widespread, the Mourning Dove is very easy to attract, scattering their favorite seed – millet – on the ground is your best bet, though they will eat a great variety of seed (both store bought and wild). Mourning Doves nest in or on man-made structures, the ground, shrubbery and evergreen/deciduous trees. They will use birdbaths.
Top Ways to Attract Mourning Dove
Trees & Shrubs that Attract Mourning Dove
- Ash (Seeds, Nesting)
- Eastern White Pine (Nesting)
- Red Mulberry (Fruit)
- Serviceberry (Fruit)
- Willow (Nesting)
Flowers & Vines that Attract Mourning Dove
Attracting Mourning Dove with a Bird Feeder
- Feeder Type:
- Ground
- Platform
- Feed:
- Cracked Corn
- Hulled Sunflower
- Millet
- Milo
- Peanut
- Safflower
Mourning Dove Information
Mourning Dove Identification:
- Large-sized bird
- Tannish/pink overall, black spots on wings, long-pointed tail
Mourning Dove Habitat:
- Open Fields
- Open Woodlands
- Forest Edge
- Backyards
- Roadsides - often perches on power lines
Mourning Dove Eating Habits:
- Seeds and grains comprise nearly all of diet
- Occasionally eats small berries
- Feeds on the ground
- Will visit feeders - prefers ground feeders
Mourning Dove Nesting:
- Manmade structures – eaves, gutters
- Not picky: will also nest in trees, shrubs, and on the ground
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