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Zenaida asiatica (White-winged Dove)

Synonyms: Columba asiatica
Language: French; Spanish

Wikipedia Abstract

The white-winged dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove whose native range extends from the south-western United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In recent years with increasing urbanization and backyard feeding, it has expanded throughout Texas, into Oklahoma, Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. It has also been introduced to Florida.
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Infraspecies

Zenaida asiatica asiatica (White-winged dove)
Zenaida asiatica australis (White-winged dove)
Zenaida asiatica mearnsi (White-winged dove)

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
5
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
26
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 10.6348
EDGE Score: 2.454
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Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  140 grams
Birth Weight [1]  8 grams
Female Weight [4]  153 grams
Breeding Habitat [2]  Desert scrub, Tropical dry forests
Wintering Geography [2]  Southwestern Aridlands
Wintering Habitat [2]  Desert scrub, Tropical dry forests, Agricultural
Diet [3]  Frugivore, Granivore, Herbivore
Diet - Fruit [3]  30 %
Diet - Plants [3]  10 %
Diet - Seeds [3]  60 %
Forages - Mid-High [3]  10 %
Forages - Understory [3]  30 %
Forages - Ground [3]  60 %
Clutch Size [5]  2
Clutches / Year [4]  2
Fledging [4]  15 days
Global Population (2017 est.) [2]  10,000,000
Incubation [1]  13 days
Mating System [6]  Monogamy
Maximum Longevity [1]  25 years
Female Maturity [1]  1 year
Male Maturity [1]  1 year

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Citations

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