Read it! A dove is a small pigeon. The most common dove in North America is the mourning dove. The mourning dove gets its name from the songs it sings. Many people think that the song sounds sad. It is unusual to see a mourning dove without a partner. Mourning doves mate for life. They are devoted partners. They build their nest together. The male collects twigs and leaves for the female. He stands on her back while she puts the nest together. He gives her the materials. The female lays eggs. Then males and females take turns caring for the eggs. The male warms the eggs from morning to afternoon. The female does this from afternoon to night. Do It! Mourning doves work A quickly B ESLnoisily C often D together Submit