White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

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Identification

31 cm (12") Common. Southern United States. Desert towns. citrus groves, mesquite, open woods.

The only dove with large white wing patch. Resembles Mourning Dove with a shorter, white-edged, rounded tail.

Song: long drawn out cooing including a "who-cooks-for-you".

Details in the field

4 photos

Credit: David Bygott

Credit: Patti McNeal

Watch and learn

2 videos

White-winged Dove

Credit: Chrissy & Andy

Paloma de Alas Blancas

Credit: Roberto González

Where it lives

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