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mourning dove

/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ dʌv/

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/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ dʌv/B1formal
  • ruПтица среднего размера, стройная, с длинным заострённым хвостом, известная своим мягким, печальным воркованием. Распространённый вид в Северной Америке.

A medium-sized, slender bird with a long, pointed tail, known for its soft, mournful cooing sound. It is a common species across North America.

  1. Bird speciesB1formal

    A medium-sized, slender dove with a long, pointed tail, known for its soft, mournful cooing sound.

    ruПтица вида

    • A mourning dove perched on the telephone wire and began to coo.
    • We often hear the sad call of a mourning dove in the early morning.
    • The mourning dove is a common sight in suburban gardens across North America.