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The species Socorro Dove is extinct in the wild.

Zenaida graysoni

[edit] Identification

Extinct in the wild. There are possibly less than 100 birds in captivity.

26.5-34 cm. Deep cinnamon head and underparts, blue-grey nape, iridescent pink patch on neck, most prominent after moult. The upperparts are rufous brown. Females and juveniles are slightly duller.

[edit] Distribution

Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands (western Mexico).

[edit] Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species^[1].

[edit] Habitat

Low forest.

[edit] Behaviour

Its diet includes fruit, particularly figs.

Little is known about its breeding habits. 2 white eggs are laid, incubated for 14-17 days and the young fledge after 14-20 days.

[edit] References

1. Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019

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