Based on 5,839 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Mourning Dove is most often recorded in April; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #6 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Mourning Dove in South Carolina 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 South Carolina in April
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Great Blue Heron
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Carolina Wren
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Mourning Dove appear in South Carolina?
Mainly March–February, with the most records in April.
How common is Mourning Dove in South Carolina?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (5,839 records in our sample).