Ruddy Ground-Dove male Anzalduas Park, Hidalgo Co., Texas 20 Nov 1986 This was the 5th Texas record of this Mexican species. 2nd photo shows bird on ground with an Inca Dove in the image as well. Texas BRC info for this record is below. 14-21 Nov 1986 (1-2) Anzalduas Park, HID (TBRC 1986-5; TPRF 407) (AB 41:115)
Ruddy Ground-Dove male Anzalduas Park, Hidalgo Co., Texas 20 Nov 1986 This was the 5th Texas record of this Mexican species. 2nd photo shows bird on ground with an Inca Dove in the image as well. Texas BRC info for this record is below. 14-21 Nov 1986 (1-2) Anzalduas Park, HID (TBRC 1986-5; TPRF 407) (AB 41:115)
Ruddy Ground-Dove western race, female Cottonwood Campground Big Bend National Park, Texas 20 Feb 1992 An Inca Dove is also in the image. The RUGD has a dark bill, unlike the pink bill of Common GD, and the shape and pattern of spotting on the sides and back is different from other small doves. This was the 9th Texas record of the species. It was present at this location from 24 Dec 1991 until 5 May 1992. Texas BRC data below. 24 Dec 1991-5 May 1992 Cottonwood Campground, BBNP, BRE (TBRC 1992-12; TPRF 1075) (AB 46:288, 449)