There could be several reasons for a wing raise, but this mourning dove is likely getting a spritz. The bird is seen dunking ...

Length 11". A little larger than the mourning dove; generally brownish gray above and a paler gray below; white ends on the greater coverts form prominent patches on the wings, contrasting sharply ...

The call is sometimes confused for a hooting owl. Additionally, a mourning dove's wings make a muffled whistling sound. "Even though the low, sorrowful sound may seem to signify melancholy ...

A fairly recent arrival to North America, this large pale dove can now be found across the United States. It flaps on broad wings, and often soars briefly, with wings extended slightly above ...