Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti), Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, Santa Cruz County

These Ruddy Ground-Doves were discovered and photographed by Brian Uher-Koch on 24 December 2010 approximately 200m east of the northern intersection between the Railroad and Creek trails.

Rare visitor to Arizona, usually in winter and usually in the company of Inca Doves. Present in good numbers some years, but absent in others.

Dark bill, unscaled breast and underparts, rufous upperparts.

24 December 2010, photo by Brian Uher-Koch

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