Name the bird?

Question

http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pigeonek4.jpg

what is it called?? and what do they eat? and what do their babies eat??

Answer 1

mourning dove

Answer 2

i think its a mourning dove. try this website to find out more about them.  

http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/Doves....

Answer 3

It looks like a Mourning Dove to me.

Answer 4

Mourning Dove.  Why exactly do you want to know what they eat..if this nest in at your house..you do not need to feed them anything..the parents will take care of their babies themselves..do not attempt to feed the babies anything, even giving them water can drown them if you are not experienced at taking care of baby birds.   Sure, you can put up a feeder for the parents..but don't put it anywhere near the nest as this could attract predators to it.

Answer 5

That looks like the American mourning dove also known as the Rain dove and even if it isn't you can be sure it is a type of dove. Doves are generally fed a special mix of bird seed that can be found in pet stores. For smaller birds a budgie mix might work well. Some experts believe that feeding them grits will help in the digestion process since these birds swallow seeds whole. The babies will probably be fed by the parents as most birds do . However if you want to hand raise them you will need to do more research.

Answer 6

It looks like a dove in my opinion.

Answer 7

It's a Morning Dove...They eat seed at bird feeders, although they prefer eating from the ground, and insects.  Just like most other birds.  There babies will eat whatever mama bird brings back or regurgitates for them.  Yum, Yum..