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White Winged Dove


White Winged Dove
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-25
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-28 10:51
Viewed: 636
Points: 10
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The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove whose native range extends from the south-western USA through Mexico and the Caribbean.

The White-winged Dove inhabits scrub, woodlands, desert, and cultivated areas. It builds a flimsy stick nest in a tree and lays two cream-colored to white, unmarked eggs. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and occasional sharp flick of the wings that are characteristic of pigeons in general.

White-winged Doves are large, chunky pigeons at 29 cm. They are brownish-gray above and gray below, with a bold white wing patch that appears as a brilliant white crescent in flight and is also visible at rest. Adults have a patch of blue, featherless skin around each eye and a long, dark mark on the lower face. Their eyes, legs, and feet are red.

Both sexes are similar, but juveniles are grayer than adults. They have no blue eye ring and their legs and feet are brownish pink.

Western White-winged Doves (Zenaida asiatica mearnsii) migrate into the Sonoran Desert to breed during the hottest time of the year because they feed on pollen and nectar, and later on the fruits and seeds of the Saguaro cactus. This gregarious species can be an agricultural pest, descending on grain crops in large flocks. It is also a popular gamebird in areas of high population.
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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
  • [2007-02-28 12:40]
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Hello Jane,
This is an excellent shot of this beautiful Dove showing sharp details and nice colours. I know it is very tempting to shoot birds at the bird table but somehow it is not as attractive - that bit of human interference!
Anyway, it is good practice!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3802 W: 190 N: 11310] (34871)
  • [2007-02-28 13:03]

Hello Jane,
Fine shot of the White-winged Dove, but the feeder is a negative. Otherwise the comp., pose and Bg are fine. This species is new to me, so that's a plus from my point of view.
TFS and best wishes, ivan

Hello Jane very well done lovely looking Dove never seen one like this, excellent catch. rgds Necip.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-03-01 5:02]

Hi Jane

Nice shot. Good DOF. Shows species to advantage. TFS
James

Hi Jane,
Good details and I like the POV here.
Good exposure and nice colors as well :)
Well done & TFS.

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