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Photo by Robert T. Maytum
Photo Courtesy of Robert T. Maytum
White-winged dove
Zenaida asiatica
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G5
State (S-rank): S1B
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Species range
This species is presumed to breed in Utah in southern Washington County, but this is in need of confirmation. "There are a few records scattered about the state" (Behle et al. 1985), including Juab County, Morgan County, Salt Lake County, and Box Elder County (Hayward et al. 1976).
Habitat
Hayward et al. (1976) referred to the habitat of this species in Utah as "especially the hot, dry desert country of the southwest [part of the state]." Walters and Sorensen (1983) listed the breeding habitats of this species in Utah as desert riparian woodlands (including Fremont cottonwood, willows, etc., at lower elevations), where the species is known to nest, as well as Joshua tree, creosote bush, blackbrush.
Threats or limiting factors
Threats to this species in Utah are unknown butare believed to be few.
