Habitat:

• Can be found in forests or coastal woodlands.
• Prefers evergreen trees for nesting, perching and feeding.
• Shuns contact with humans and will avoid populated areas.
• Eats nuts, seeds, blossoms, buds, berries, insects and grains.

Notes:

• Similar to rock dove, but prefers mountainous and wooded habitats.
• Voice is a hollow, owl-like “oo-hoo” or “hoo-oo-hoo,” repeated.
• Builds loose nests out of twigs and pine needles on the ground, in low brush or in the fork of low tree branches.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.