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Socorro Dove
Zenaida graysoni
Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) — Pigeons & Doves of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 192 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct in the Wild.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Survives only in captivity or well outside its natural range.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Zenaida
- Species graysoni
Quick facts
- Weight
- 192 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Socorro Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Socorro Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family, part of the order Columbiformes. It is found across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Socorro I.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 192 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 13.4 cm.
It is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List. Extinct in the Wild means it survives only in cultivation, captivity or outside its natural range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Socorro Dove?
The Socorro Dove is a large bird that weighs around 192 g.
Where does the Socorro Dove live?
The Socorro Dove is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Socorro I, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Socorro Dove belong to?
The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Socorro Dove eat?
The Socorro Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Socorro Dove migrate?
The Socorro Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Socorro Dove endangered?
It is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List Extinct in the Wild means it survives only in cultivation, captivity or outside its natural range.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Columbidae
A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.