White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 48,712 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph White-winged Dove: observations by month (U.S.)
About White-winged Dove
The white-winged dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove whose native range extends from the south-western United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In recent years with increasing urbanization and backyard feeding, it has expanded throughout Texas, into Oklahoma, Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. It has also been introduced to Florida.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White-winged Dove by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 33,580 | April | Jan–Sep |
| Arizona | 7,011 | April | Apr–Aug |
| New Mexico | 2,964 | April | Mar–May |
| California | 1,830 | April | Dec–Jun |
| Florida | 1,617 | April | Dec–Aug |
| Louisiana | 443 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 311 | April | Mar–Sep |
| Mississippi | 136 | March | Dec–Jul |
| Colorado | 133 | May | Jan–Nov |
| Alabama | 99 | March | Jan–May |
| Nevada | 85 | May | May–Jun |
| Arkansas | 61 | May | May–Jun |
| Kansas | 56 | April | Apr–Sep |
| Utah | 44 | May | Mar–May |
| Nebraska | 34 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Tennessee | 25 | March | Jan–May |
| Oregon | 21 | December | Nov–Dec |
| Illinois | 20 | May | May–May |
| Minnesota | 20 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Ohio | 19 | April | Apr–Jul |
| Michigan | 18 | May | May–Jul |
| Maryland | 16 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Missouri | 16 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 16 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 15 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Georgia | 14 | March | Jan–Mar |
| Massachusetts | 14 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Virginia | 13 | January | Jan–Feb |
| New York | 11 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Iowa | 7 | May | May–May |
| Kentucky | 7 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Maine | 7 | May | May–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | May | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 5 | December | Nov–Jan |
| Vermont | 5 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Washington | 5 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Wisconsin | 5 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Pigeons and Doves)
Mourning Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Band-tailed Pigeon
Inca Dove
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 White-winged Dove?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from January to August.
Where is White-winged Dove most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico.