Documentation of
White-winged Dove
2008-158
Observer Information
Reporter:
Nicholas Komar
1507 Wildwood Court,
FORT COLLINS,
CO 80521-4028
E-mail:
quetzal65@comcast.net
Other Observers:
Nick A. Komar; Nick A Komar spotted and identified the bird on this date; first reported by Eric DeFonso on prior dates in 2008.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
White-winged Dove
First Date/Time:
3/18/2008
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
5 min
County:
Larimer
Specific Location:
Intersection of Wildwood Ct and West Lake St
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Managed landscape in residential neighborhood in the Great Plains
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
None
Distance:
30 feet
Light:
Excellent
Description of the Bird
Large, square-tailed pale brown dove with red eye, blue orbital, broad white stripe on folded wing, black and white undertail, and rich brown uppertail, and red legs.
Behaviors: Sitting in bare branches of large tree, and feeding on the ground
Call: none
Plumage: adult
Similar Species Discussion
No other North American columbiform has a white stripe on the folded wing
Previous Experience
Birding throughout the Americas since 1972, including many locations where White-winged Dove is abundant
Date Documentation Submitted
3/18/2008 11:04:00 PM
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