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Birds
A slim grey dove whose mournful cooing is often mistaken for an owl.
Field facts
HabitatFarmland, suburbs, roadsides
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesEurasian collared-dove — larger with a neck ring
Field note: Wings whistle sharply on take-off, warning the rest of the flock.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Their flimsy nests fail easily — do not touch or move one.
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