Based on 1,838 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Mourning Dove is most often recorded in April; in Oklahoma it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #8 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Mourning Dove in Oklahoma by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Oklahoma in April
Canada Goose
Northern Cardinal
American Robin
Mallard
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Red-winged Blackbird
House Sparrow
Blue-winged Teal
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Mourning Dove appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly March–September, with the most records in April.
How common is Mourning Dove in Oklahoma?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Oklahoma (1,838 records in our sample).