Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) - HBW 4, p. 159
French: Tourterelle de Socorro
German: Socorrotaube
Spanish: Zenaida de Socorro
Other common names: Grayson's Dove
Taxonomy: Zenaidura graysoni Lawrence, 1871, Socorro Island.
Formerly placed in genus Zenaidura. Has frequently been considered conspecific with Z. macroura, but captive studies revealed distinct differences in visual displays and vocalizations; the two species mate assortatively in captivity; hybrids produced by cross-fostering present species under Z. macroura, with resultant sexual imprinting on the latter. Best considered to form a superspecies with Z. macroura and Z. auriculata. Monotypic.
Distribution: Formerly Socorro I in Revillagigedo Archipelago (off W Mexico); now extinct in wild.
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A bird preening its body and tail Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 November 2005 5 years ago 28 sec 4.5 -
Two birds on a nest Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 November 2005 5 years ago 13 sec 4.1 -
A bird on a rail resting briefly before preening Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain
Stuart Fisher 7 February 2010 2 years ago 47 sec 4 -
A close-up of a bird preening its back and breast Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 November 2005 5 years ago 18 sec 3
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Adult bird on a ground.
Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain (Monotypic species)
Tomasz Doroń 10 August 2008 1 year ago 3 -
A bird perched on a fence
Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain
Stuart Fisher 3 years ago 3
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A verse of song Locality London Zoo, London, England, Great Britain
Stuart Fisher 7 February 2010 2 years ago 3
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