Abstract
The number of birds fledged per female, movements of pairs during the nesting season, and permanency of mating were some of the unknowns in the life history of the mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura) in Texas. To get data on these important subjects, one must be able to identify positively a number of pairs of nesting birds. This means trapping adult birds on the nest; marking them, and following them throughout the nesting season. A review of the literature failed to reveal a trap suitable for this purpose, so one was designed, built, and tested. Because the designed trap is inexpensive, easy to build, and has proven efficient, the design and our experience in operation are here presented for use by other wildlife biologists.
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