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White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

Least Concern
Envergadura
32,2 cm
Peso
147,5 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 147.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Medium dove, 28–31 cm, with grey-brown plumage, a white wing stripe conspicuous in flight, and a broad rounded tail with white tips. Common in southwestern USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northwestern South America in open and semi-arid habitats. Frugivore of cactus fruits and granivore of seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 32,2 cm 12.7 in
Peso 147,5 g 5.20 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

White-winged Dove: gray-brown; large white wing patches visible in flight; rounded tail; blue orbital ring; North American dove

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Zenaida
Especies Zenaida asiatica

Distribution

White-winged Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the White-winged Dove endangered?
The White-winged Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
How big is the White-winged Dove?
The White-winged Dove has a wingspan of 32.2 cm, weight of 147.5 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Dove belong to?
The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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