#rock and mourning doves

[verved]

The only thing keeping me sane rn is birdwatching on the balcony of this hotel. There are so many species of bird here its incredible and I'm greatly enjoying the bird drama unfold.

[fishwolfcrow]

shape

[mosticonicbirdcallbracket]

MOST ICONIC BIRD CALL BRACKET ROUND 3: BATTLE OF THE DOVES: MOURNING DOVE vs. FERAL PIGEON

IN THE BLUE CORNER, we have a special guest unlike any other. please give a resounding applause for the graceful avian sensation, the MOURNING DOVE!

with feathers as soft as silk and a wingspan that paints the heavens, this aerial acrobat is a true marvel to behold. known for its gentle coos and solemn presence, the mourning dove embodies elegance and resilience. with every beat of its wings, it captures the hearts of the audience, evoking a sense of peace amidst the chaos.

opponents beware, for the mourning dove possesses an indomitable will. it rises above adversity, symbolizing hope and resilience in the face of darkness. its presence in the ring is a reminder that even in the toughest battles, there is always a glimmer of light.

so get ready as we witness the aerial poetry and unwavering spirit of the mourning dove!

IN THE RED CORNER, hailing from the gritty streets and urban landscapes, brace yourselves for the untamed force of nature, the FERAL PIGEON!

once a domestic animal bred for their incredible homing ability, this fearless bird has mastered the art of survival in the concrete jungle. born and bred in the chaos of the city, the feral pigeon is a symbol of resilience and adaptability.

don't be fooled by its humble origins, for the feral pigeon possesses an unyielding determination and tenacity. with a relentless spirit, it fights tooth and feather, using its sturdy wings to deliver punishing blows and unleash a flurry of rapid strikes.

so prepare for a display of pure audacity and unruly power. the feral pigeon is ready to take flight, leaving a trail of feathers and chaos in its wake!

[minmos]

im being really really good and nicey at not replying to people being condescending to me about birds while being objectively wrong on my own post

[garfieldstim]

Can I please request a mourning dove stimboard in gray and brown?

mourning dove stimboard with brown and grey for anon

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[nerium-aquifolium]

The awareness ribbons represent each of their most prominent illnesses. Not saying which of them they are, but you can kind of give yourself an idea of which could they be.

Noamí and Melora are disabled teens. We should treat young disabled people with more dignity. Never be ashamed of being disabled.

[c0rpseductor]

was looking in the comments for pigeon video to find the name of the song and one of the people in there was like “NOOO DONT MAKE FUN OF HIM WE BRED NESTMAKING OUT OF PIGEONS </3” and im just. What? have you ever seen a mourning dove nest? this is a natural goofy columbidae behavior

[sofiasfanartcollection]

Finished my painting of Hypno feeding the pigeons and doves :)

These are mainly rock pigeons, including most of the white ones, but there is a white Barbary dove, a couple mourning doves, and a diamond dove in there. Can you find them?

I think Hypno often rescues doves/pigeons (another headcanon).

The Barbary dove and diamond dove are escaped birds that wouldn’t likely survive long in the wild, so Hypno will be bringing them home with him. Some of the little white rock pigeons are domesticated and the pigeon on his right hand and pigeon on his right shoulder are escaped racing pigeons so he will keep them too. The mourning doves are wild and doing just fine. They can be pretty shy, but they feel safe around Hypno.

Here’s a sepia version for fun and some of the line work

[ionizing-zenaida]

Goretober day 7: Eyes.

In case you ever felt watched while you slept.

[mey-rin-is-fabulous]

Double Crested Cormorant that I thought was a Loon at first, male and female Mallard ducks, Ring Billed Gull mid laugh, an Osprey, the coolest thing I saw all day what I think is a Barred Owl which I disturbed I think looked at the tree whipped out my binoculars to see what was in the tree and lo and behold there it was being annoyed by Robins and then we saw a Mourning Dove, then we got home and saw a Rock Dove.

It really is worth it bringing binoculars everywhere with you.

[nickbutnodick]

sometimes I feel like we share braincells idk why

if you wish to not have them for a bit I would be happy to receive them (you're very cool and talented and I would like the ability to gaze upon a bird and know what it is occasionally)

thanks!

[mattyhattersideblog]

[so-many-birds]

Holy shit. Pigeons are SO fast when they want to be. So, so fast.

No, I will not be elaborating. (/j)

[nerium-aquifolium]

Part two of the November comic!!

[a-scary-lack-of-common-sense]

does mafioso stanley get along just fine with pigeon lee?? are they besties??

They do get along well!

Lee is a regular rock dove, and Fidds is a Mourning Dove :)

Fun fact: This Lee isn't the first Lee! He is, in fact, the 20th or so generation of "Lee" Ford has ever owned. Ford takes care of a lot of pigeons, and unfortunately, not all of them live very long. Pigeons can live up to 15 years if well taken care of, but the average lifespan of street doves is two to three years, due to unhealthy living conditions or other external causes (human related accidents, injury etc...)

Even though Ford really tries his best to treat his pigeons the best he can, sometimes their deaths are out of his control, and it's a little hard to keep them healthy when you live in the streets.

However, the Lee we have now is Ford's longest surviving pigeon, having just reached 10 years of age! It's a huge sign of trust for Ford to let someone else touch Lee. He's very protective!