Pigeons and Doves (6)

Rock Pigeon (Dove) *
A common resident of urban areas. Large flocks of pigeons, up to 75, may be seen on wires in towns and cities. The LCBC high count of 733 was in 1986.

Photo: Dan Suida

Ringed Turtle-Dove
A rare escaped cage bird found from time to time in urban settings. It is no longer a listed species because it is not considered to be anywhere wild. The last record was in 1999 in Winter Haven.

Eurasian Collared-Dove *
A common resident of urban and suburban areas. First found in the County in 1989 in Haines City. This bird has spread rapidly through out the area and they now number in the thousands. The LCBC high count of 2,380 was in 1999.

Mourning Dove*
A common resident throughout the region. A large field being reclaimed at a PPM produced 1,500 birds, and a daily high count of 1,644 on August 21, 1999. The LCBC high count of 1,680 was in 1999.

White-winged Dove*
A fairly common resident, first found in the eastern half of the county. A large flock was discovered in Haines City in 1989. They are expanding both in range and numbers. The LCBC high count of 261 was in 2005 and 227 in 1999.

Common Ground-Dove *
A fairly common resident found in orange groves and open areas throughout the County. This Florida native seems to be on the decline. Small flocks of a dozen or so may still be found, but they are usually found in pairs. The LCBC high count of 98 was in 1968.