They have been considered throughout time and throughout the world as a symbol of peace. Doves are known for their gentle, peaceful coo. Doves have a unique ability in that they drink differently than other birds. Rather than scooping up water in their bill and then tilting their head back allowing the water to run into the throat, doves simply stick their bills into the water and promptly suck it down using their bill as a sort of pump. They do not have to lift their head to drink.
Doves are monogamous, meaning that they mate for life in the wild.
This is only true with relatively few animals. In captivity many doves will mate readily with any other dove of the same species that is introduced by the keeper. They are almost maintenance free as they hatch and raise the young themselves. They breed only in pairs. They prefer to build a frail, flimsy nest out of twigs and small sticks.