Dove Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Doves

Doves are gentle birds closely related to pigeons and found all over the world. These peaceful birds are designed with soft feathers, small heads, and plump bodies. They live in many different habitats including forests, deserts, cities, and farms, and make soft cooing sounds to communicate.

There are over 300 species of doves in the world, ranging from tiny ground doves to larger species. Doves eat mainly seeds, fruits, and grains that they find on the ground. These birds are known for drinking water in a unique way by sucking it up like a straw instead of scooping it like most birds do.