BZabite and Bunting.-~-The mourning dove ie a common winter r 
esident and migrant 
fields and savannas of the Republic, especially in the highlands. Old aie Te ke 
grass and weeds, and stubblefields are favorite habitats. During winter onthe th ) 
gathered in flocks, are fat, and provide excellent sport shooting. alan 
65. Zenaidura macrours parginella (Woodhouse) 
Western Mourning Dove 
See preceding subspecies. 
Status.--The western mourning dove is a common winter visitant and ni ant, as ti 
in the preceding comments under carolinensis. It. is probably much Fe ayewet Ges 
latter (carolinensis). 
ee that of the preceding subspecies. They are indistinguishable except to 
Measurements.-— 
Male gad de ee as Female (10) - 
’ - < : Wing, 132.5 ~ 152 (143.2) 
Tail, 121 - 158 (138.4) Tail, 117 - 158 ‘ibe 3) 
Tarsus, 19 - 21.5 (20) Tarsus, 18 = 20.5 (19.2) 
(Culmen, 12.5 - 14.5 (13.7) Culmen, 13 ~ 15 (13.8) 
General Distribution.--Breeds in western North America from British Columbia, Saskatchewan 
and Manitoba south to south-central Lower California, most of temperate México, Oklahoma, ; 
and western Arkansas. Migratory only in the northern part of the breeding range, but occurs 
in winter south to western Panama. 
Distribution in Guatemala.-—-Helieved to be about the same as that of the preceding subspecies. 
Hecords.--See the preceding subspecies. 
Habits and Hunting.—-See the preceding subspecies. 
86. Zenaida asiatica asiatica (Linnaeus) 
Ot g Eastern White-winged Dove 
Other Names.—~ 
Guatemalan: paloma ala blanca, ala blanca, calentura (Petén) 
English : whitewing 
Status.-- The eastern white-winged dove is a common but local resident of the Tropical Zone 
woodlands. Its numbers are greatly increased during late autumn, winter, and early spring 
by the presence of migrants and winter visitants from México and Texas. 
Description.—Iarger and stouter than the mourning dove, with a conspicuous white band across 
the wing. 
Adult male.--Top of head and back of neck purplish, a velvet-black spot below 
ear coverte; back, rump, and middle tail feathers brown; wing with conspicuous white 
band especially on middle coverts, flight feathers dark brown; throat and breast brown, 
latter with strong vinaceous cast, belly and sides bluish gray, abdomen whitish; tail 
somewhat rounded, outer feathers gray basally with broad white tips; bill black, iris 
orange red to red, eye skin blue, legs and feet red. 
Adult female.--Similar to male but slightly smaller; crown brown; less iridescence 
in coloring. 
Measurements.-— 
Male (40) Female (31) 
Wing, 144.5 - 166 (156.3) Wing, 142 = 161 (151.4) 
Tail. 97 = 115 (103.4) Tail, 84.5 = 106.5 (98.1) 
Tarsus, 23.5 - 26 (24.7) Tarsus, 22 = 25.5 (2307) 
° Exposed oulmen, 16 - 22.5 (19.7) Exposed oulmen, 17.5 - 21.5 (19.3) 
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