Dove Density in the Rio Grande Delta: 2007-2008

Authors

Michael F. Small
Margaret L. Collins
John T. Baccus, Department Natural Resources Management, Texas Tech UniversityFollow
Jared B. Timmons

Publication Date

12-1-2011

Abstract

We used a grid sampling method to estimate Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) and White-winged Dove (Z. asiatica) densities in south Texas via distance sampling. We sampled over summers in 2007 and 2008 and calculated mean estimated density across years as well. Time (between years) did not affect density estimates for Mourning Doves but was significantly different for White-winged Doves. Species’ distribution and a separate banding study suggest a possible reason for the difference between years in White-winged Dove density estimates.

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Small, Michael F.; Collins, Margaret L.; Baccus, John T.; and Timmons, Jared B. (2011) "Dove Density in the Rio Grande Delta: 2007-2008," Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 44: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol44/iss1/4