BIRDS OF UPPER NEWPORT BAY, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

COLUMBIFORMES

Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)

Rock Dove, Columba livia

Abundance: Very common
Season: Year round
Habitat: Upland
Breeding status: Breeds at or near Upper Newport Bay
Conservation status: Introduced species

Slide #32.02.13 - Typical "blue-bar" form (Mar 14). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #32.02.25 - Various forms (Feb 26). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Band-tailed Pigeon, Columba fasciata

Abundance: Accidental
Habitat: Upland

Slide #32.01.10 - Adult (Jun). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Spotted Dove, Streptopelia chinensis

Abundance: Uncommon
Season: Year round
Habitat: Upland
Breeding status: Breeds at or near Upper Newport Bay
Conservation status: Introduced species

Slide #32.05.18 - Adult (Feb 17). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #32.05.12 - Juvenile (Oct 1). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

White-winged Dove, Zenaida asiatica

Abundance: Accidental
Habitat: Upland

Slide #32.03.18 - Adult (Sep 22). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura

Abundance: Very common
Season: Year round
Habitat: Upland; Riparian
Breeding status: Breeds at or near Upper Newport Bay

Slide #32.04.47 - Adult (Apr 23). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #32.04.49 - Juvenile (Apr 24). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.