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White-Winged Dove in the San Diegan District

Authors
Joseph Dixon
Journal
Condor
Volume
14
Issue
5 (September-October)
Year
1912
Pages
196
Section
From Field and Study
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White-winged Dove in the San Diegan District

I have recently examined a mounted specimen of the White-winged Dove (Melopelia asiatica trudeaui) in the possession of Mr. John Johnson, Jr., of Escondido. The bird was shot at a point not over five miles from the Pacific Ocean, at an elevation of about 200 feet. The locality is about ten miles due west from Escondido in an air line.

I am inclined to think that the specimen is a bird-of-the-year, as there is a rusty tinge at the tips of the feathers. It was in company with Mourning Doves, but seemed to feel out of place.

As to the date of capture, Mr. Johnson said it was three weeks before the quail season opened last year (1911). That would bring it about September 25.

JOSEPH DIXON.

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