Sam | Naturalist | Nature Education on Instagram: "🔊 How to Speak Mourning Dove 🕊️ Ever heard that haunting, echoing coo in your backyard? That’s the Mourning Dove’s song—the call that gave this gentle bird its name. Male Mourning Doves use this mournful call to attract mates, often from their favorite singing perch. 🎶💕 But not all dove sounds come from their beaks... ⚠️ When threatened, Mourning Doves create a whistling alarm sound with their wings as they take off. This sudden burst of sou