Dove (White Winged)

A mostly tropical dove, the White-winged Dove makes it into the United States in Texas and the Southwest. It is increasing its range northward and an introduced population has become established in Florida.

Although the White-winged Dove is mostly resident in the Southwest, it is expanding its range, and individuals can be found far afield. White-winged Doves have been seen from Alaska to Ontario, Maine, Newfoundland, and most places inbetween.

Common and increasing its breeding range. Declined in early 20th century because of overhunting and habitat destruction, but populations rebounded. Hunted in Arizona and Texas.

photographed at Desert Museum Aviry,

and in the wild inTucson, AZ