Doves



mourning dove



So last we talked about pigeons. And pigeons are related to doves. They actually have a lot in common. Both are monogamous species. This means that once they mate they are pairs for life. Also they take shifts in nesting or laying on their newly laid eggs. Incubation time for doves is roughly 14 days. The mourning dove is officially Michigan's bird of peace, and doves are symbolic of peace and purity. Doves typically live for about seven to eleven years. Sadly there are dove hunters, who enjoy hunting and capturing doves. But while they hunt there are also many people who enjoy feeding not only doves but also many other birds. Because they're so pretty and they're symbolic of peace it is popular to release them at weddings.