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They don't necessarily. While its true that there are homing pigeons (and doves are very close relatives of the pigeon) and that birds in general are able to navigate long distances consistently, it requires a delicate balance of a number of factors for birds to truly return to a location.
And, to make things a little stranger, there are no 100% solid reasons as to how birds are able to do this. While there are many theories (like that birds are able to detect magnetic fields, can navigate by the sun/moon, or recognize landmarks) there have been no entirely conclusive tests thus far that really explain it.
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Do doves really cry like in the song?
No. Doves make a cooing sound.The sound varies from species to species, but still it is a geniune coo.
Are morning doves endangered?
Nope they are a least concern specie, there are over 475 million mourning doves in America.
Where do mourning doves migrate to and from?
Mourning doves do not migrate per se, but birds in Canada move southwards to Norhern U.S. in winter.
Do doves have a bile?
do dove has a bile duct
Do turtle doves mate for life?
Turtle doves mate for life. They are included in the "12 Days of Christmas" as a way to symbolize fidelity and love. However, if one of the mating pair dies, the other will seek a new mate.
What events are doves released at?
Weddings....sometimes
What kind of birds are released during the opening ceremony of the Olympics?
i've been told Doves
What year was the Flight of the Doves book published?
Flight of the Doves was published in 1963. The film adaptation was released in 1971.
What are the release dates for Hawks and Doves - 1968?
Hawks and Doves - 1968 was released on: USA: 18 December 1968
What are the release dates for Vultures and Doves - 1912?
Vultures and Doves - 1912 was released on: USA: 14 August 1912
What are the release dates for Feeding the Doves - 1896?
Feeding the Doves - 1896 was released on: USA: 23 October 1896
Why are doves released and when are they released?
i don't know when but they are released for races and exercise they also are released for training. Close but not quit. They are released as a symbol of peace, teamwork, and harmony during special events such as those especially during weddings.
Why are doves released in the opening ceremony of the Olympics?
because they do
Why are doves released during the closing ceremony of the Olympics games?
The release of doves is symbolic of peace, love, purity, and the reasons the Olympics are held for.
What are the release dates for Turtle Doves - 1914?
Turtle Doves - 1914 was released on: UK: July 1914 USA: 23 February 1916
Do doves pray?
Doves coo.....but according to Prince, Doves cry. So, they can talk to each other. However, they cannot talk in words.
What type of bird is released during the opening ceremony?
Doves are released at the opening ceremony of the Olympics
