Mourning Dove Quiz

What is the conservation status of the Mourning Dove according to the IUCN?

• Endangered

• Vulnerable

• Least Concern

• Critically Endangered

What is a distinctive feature of the Mourning Dove's tail?

• Short and rounded

• Long and pointed

• Curved and colorful

• Short and flat

Where are Mourning Doves commonly found perching?

• On the ground

• In deep woods

• On telephone wires

• In water bodies

What sound do Mourning Doves' calls resemble?

• Chirping

• Laments

• Roaring

• Barking

What is the wingspan of a male Mourning Dove?

• 9.1 inches

• 13.4 inches

• 17.7 inches

• 23 inches

What is the typical wingspan range of a Mourning Dove?

• 20–25 in

• 33.9–17.7 in

• 33.9–17.7 cm

• 40–50 in

How much of their body weight do Mourning Doves eat per day?

• 5–10 percent

• 10–15 percent

• 12–20 percent

• 25–30 percent

What is the record number of bluegrass seeds a Mourning Dove can store in its crop?

• 10,000 seeds

• 15,000 seeds

• 17,200 seeds

• 20,000 seeds

What is the primary component of a Mourning Dove's diet?

• Insects

• Seeds

• Fruits

• Fish

What is the clutch size of a Mourning Dove?

• 1 egg

• 2 eggs

• 3 eggs

• 4 eggs