The distinctive red eye ring of the Mourning Dove distinguishes it from the commoner relative, the Laughing Dove. It has a unique tremulous call.


The distinctive red eye ring of the Mourning Dove distinguishes it from the commoner relative, the Laughing Dove. It has a unique tremulous call.


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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