Mourning Dove

-Common throughout southern Arizona

-Mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) are songbirds with soft brown and gray feathers, small heads, and long tails
-They are named for their owl-like cooing sound
-Mourning doves are considered a spiritual messenger of love, faith, and peace
-They are often associated with the holiday season and are considered a universal symbol of peace
-Some believe that seeing a mourning dove is a sign of hope, love, and freedom