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Columbiformes test
Test on columbiformes
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Environmental Studies
Undergraduate 2
11/02/2015

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Where does the white wing dove live?
Definition
Southwest United States through mexico and the caribbean
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Where was the white wing dove introduced?
Definition
Florida
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How large are nesting colonies?
Definition
200-400 nests an acre
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What is the white wing doves habitat?
Definition
Scrub woodlands, Deserts, Cultivated areas(citrus groves)
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How many eggs do White wing doves lay?
Definition
2
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How do white wing doves eat grain?
Definition
They sit on the stalks
Term
When are white wing doves surveyed?
Definition
May
Term
What influences white wing dove nesting success?
Definition
Weather,great tailed grackle, Mexican crow, green jay
Term
What is the fall flight survey?
Definition
It is a survey for white wing doves, that takes place during august and early September at 35 traditional nesting sites. Surveyors estimate flying birds during morning feeding flight
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What is the hunting limit for doves?
Definition
10 birds, only 2 mourning and white tipped doves
Term
How many white wing doves are harvested?
Definition
Between 34,000 and 48,000
Term
Why is the white tipped dove losing habitat?
Definition
Woody habitat loss due to agricultural and urban development.
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What is the white tipped dove's genus?
Definition
Leptotila
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W
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Where do white tipped doves feed?
Definition
Fields
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How far do white tipped doves travel?
Definition
Rarely more than a mile from their birthplace
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