How often do birds mate? Birds vary widely in how many times they copulate per season. For instance, goshawks (Accipiter sp.) may copulate up to 600 times in a season, ...

Studies show mourning doves do mate for life, but dove life isn’t very long. Most only last several years before getting caught by hawks or cats, shot by hunters, etc.

Although some birds do mate during the middle of February, including the mistle thrush, blackbird and partridge, most birds ' mating seasons take place during the spring and summer.

Why do so many birds mate for life? It isn't as romantic as it first appears, though. Considering the time needed to migrate, establish territories, incubate, and raise young, ...

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Lonesome Dove Seeks Mate. By ABC News. February 14, 2001, 10:43 AM. L O N D O N, Feb. 14 -- Her name is Lucy, she's a bleeding heart dove and she's been without a mate since last November.