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Socorro Dove

Zenaida graysoni

Extinct in the Wild
Envergadura
29,4 cm
Peso
191,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

Acerca de

Medium dove, 29–33 cm, similar to Mourning Dove but larger with more rufous coloration. Endemic to Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico. Extinct in the Wild since approximately 1972 following feral sheep and cat introductions; captive breeding programme underway with ongoing reintroduction efforts. Extinct in the Wild.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,4 cm 11.6 in
Peso 191,0 g 6.74 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Socorro Dove: extinct in wild; rufous-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; Socorro island Mexico; captive only now

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Extinct in the Wild
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 14-20 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familia Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Zenaida
Especies Zenaida graysoni

Distribution

Socorro Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Socorro Dove endangered?
The Socorro Dove has a conservation status of Extinct in the Wild.
How does the Socorro Dove nest?
Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 14-20 days.
How big is the Socorro Dove?
The Socorro Dove has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 191.0 g.
What order and family does the Socorro Dove belong to?
The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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