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Often overlooked, the mourning dove is one of the most familiar birds in the world-and one of the most extraordinary. In Mourning Dove: What a Common Bird Reveals About Nature and Change, Alex C. Jordan invites readers on a fascinating journey into the quiet life of this gentle species, uncovering how something so ordinary can teach us so much about survival, adaptation, and the shifting rhythms of our planet. Blending science with storytelling, this book explores the mourning dove's behavior, biology, migration patterns, communication, and remarkable resilience. You'll discover how these birds respond to climate change, habitat loss, urban expansion, and evolving ecosystems-and what their story reveals about our own future. From their soft, haunting calls to their role in cultural traditions and natural food webs, mourning doves become a window into the fragile balance of life around us. Perfect for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, students, and curious minds alike, this book transforms a familiar backyard visitor into a powerful symbol of connection, change, and quiet endurance. Once you see the mourning dove through these pages, you'll never look at it the same way again.

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