I just came from florida where the was a shitload of them, and there seemed to be just as many mourning doves. I went to an area in Florida about 13 years ago that was nearby where I visited this time, and don't remember seeing any.
A bird field guide I got down there said their range is expanding rapidly, even into the northern states. They can definitely handle colder climates because they are also found all over England.
Although I do have to say, I did have a pet dove that resembled the bird very closely. I got it at a flea market(I think they were selling them for target practice) so I never found out what type of bird it was. One of the major differences between my pet and the wild birds was it's call.
I haven't seen any here in Maryland yet either, which is a shame.
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Date: 2009-03-24 04:17 pm (UTC)I went to an area in Florida about 13 years ago that was nearby where I visited this time, and don't remember seeing any.
A bird field guide I got down there said their range is expanding rapidly, even into the northern states. They can definitely handle colder climates because they are also found all over England.
Although I do have to say, I did have a pet dove that resembled the bird very closely. I got it at a flea market(I think they were selling them for target practice) so I never found out what type of bird it was. One of the major differences between my pet and the wild birds was it's call.
I haven't seen any here in Maryland yet either, which is a shame.