First report of leucism in the dove Streptopelia decaocto (Columbiformes), an introduced species in Mexico

First report of leucism in the dove Streptopelia decaocto (Columbiformes), an introduced species in Mexico

Authors

  • Armando J. Contreras Balderas
  • Gorgonio Ruiz Campos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v3i1.210

Keywords:

Streptopelia decaocto, pigmentation, leucism, México.

Abstract

The dove Streptopelia decaocto is a Palearctic species that has become established in Mexico. Leucism is a partial loss of pigmentation. Here, we report the first leucistic individual of this dove, from El Rosario de Abajo, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, November 29th, 2009 (30°02’24” N y 115°44’24” W).

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Published

2011-06-01

How to Cite

Contreras Balderas, A. J., & Ruiz Campos, G. (2011). First report of leucism in the dove Streptopelia decaocto (Columbiformes), an introduced species in Mexico. UNED Research Journal, 3(1), 85–87. https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v3i1.210

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