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White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

Spotting Image 1

Description:

This dove had a chick under it's wing and I couldn't believe how close it let me get to it to take it's portrait.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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HeatherMiller
HeatherMiller 12 years ago
White-winged Dove (Adult)
Zenaida asiatica subspecies mearnsi White-winged Dove


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10 Comments

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Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

Added scientific name.
http://www.avianweb.com/images/birds/Whi...

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Incredible photo!

Shari_Wildlife
Shari_Wildlife 12 years ago

What an interesting dove! Lovely

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The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

Beautiful make up, indeed :-)

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Carolina
Carolina 12 years ago

I know! Such a great mix.

JohnMatzick
JohnMatzick 12 years ago

Thanks! My favorite part is the blue eyeliner she uses

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Carolina
Carolina 12 years ago

What a beautiful orange eye.

SusanEllison
SusanEllison 12 years ago

beautiful details!

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ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

Very nice!

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DanielePralong
DanielePralong 12 years ago

Beautiful shot John!
I suggest this is a white-winged dove (Zenaida asiatica)

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JohnMatzick

Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Spotted on Jun 21, 2011
Submitted on Jun 21, 2011

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