Inca Dove (Columbina inca) is in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 10,419 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Inca Dove: observations by month (U.S.)
About Inca Dove
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Inca Dove by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7,365 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Arizona | 2,176 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Louisiana | 345 | April | Mar–May |
| California | 200 | November | Nov–Jul |
| New Mexico | 105 | December | Oct–Dec |
| Alabama | 62 | April | Apr–Oct |
| Mississippi | 54 | June | Jun–Nov |
| Oklahoma | 35 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Nevada | 21 | April | Jul–May |
| Arkansas | 16 | December | Dec–Feb |
| Florida | 12 | February | Feb–Jul |
| Utah | 6 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Georgia | 5 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Tennessee | 5 | August | Aug–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Pigeons and Doves)
Mourning Dove
White-winged Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Band-tailed Pigeon
Zebra Dove
Common Ground Dove
Spotted Dove
White-tipped Dove
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Inca Dove?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is Inca Dove most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Arizona, Louisiana.