White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Pigeon Like
Length: 12 in. (29 cm )
Common in arid riparian areas, deserts and vegetated suburbs, this large dove feeds on seeds, cactus fruits, and flower nectar. It is an important pollinator of Saguaro Cactus. In the late summer and winter they form often large flocks and are considered a game bird in some areas. The flimsy nest is made of a few sticks placed in the fork of a low tree.
The four-digit banding code is WWDO.
Male |
Agricultural
Desert
Mesquite bosque
Riparian / River forest
Shrubs
Urban city
Bibliographic details:
- Article: White-winged Dove
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-winged-dove
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). White-winged Dove. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-winged-dove
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "White-winged Dove". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-winged-dove
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "White-winged Dove". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-winged-dove
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