Males, females and juveniles of similar appearance. Thin black collar at nape with
white band above.
This bird was introduced into southern Florida in the early 1980s and has spread
northward. This exotic species thrives in human-altered habitats. However, unlike
exotics such as the starling or house sparrow, the collared-dove does not seem to
directly compete with native species for nesting places or food.
MR reports: observed in Cerrillos and in the hills summer and fall 2002. Becoming
more common.
A small and slender dove. Males, females and juveniles of similar appearance.
Pale gray-brown body, darker on upper sides, very scaly appearance.
MR reports: has been observed on a number of occasions in fall of 2001 and 2002
both in the hills and in Cerrillos. One bird stayed in Cerrillos for almost two
months in both years.
Small head; back, wings, tail dull brown; head, underparts pale buffy; bill short,
black; black spot below eye; legs, short, red; tail long, pointed, wedge shaped,
w/black and white edges. Wings whistle when takes flight. Voice mournful coo.
MR reports: common in the hills especially in the fall with large congregations
of over 100 birds occurring.
The Keresan name for this bird is ho-o-k'a; in Tewa it is
ko-onwi. Both probably derive from the bird's call. There
are Dove clans at both San Felipe and Santa Ana Pueblos.
MR reports: common in the hills especially in the fall with large congregations
of over 100 birds occurring.
Males, females and juveniles of similar appearance. Long black bill. Bold white
wing patches visible while perching.
MR reports: White-winged Dove is becoming more common in Cerrillos. Sightings have
become regular since 2001, with breeding evidence. Up to a dozen birds seen at
one time in February 2003.
Sighted at the
Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve (an isolated high mountain group --
7,000 to 9,000 feet elevation -- eight miles south of Cerrillos.)
Mourning Dove - as of '04
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