Inca Dove (Columbina inca)

Inca Dove was removed from the Review List 25 Apr 1986

Accepted Records

Inca Dove (Scardafella inca) (1980-05; formerly 81-15). One adult female collected 11 October 1980 (SWC, JVR) in Peveto Beach Woods, Cameron Parish furnishes first complete Louisiana specimen (the only previous specimen was that of a dismembered wing from Caddo Parish).

Three adults (84-18), including a pair that successfully bred in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish from 26 February to 31 March 1984 (DB); a bird on the nest was photographed. This represents the first confirmed nesting record for Louisiana. Inca Doves are clearly increasing in the Lake Charles area, from breeding, immigration, or both. The main colony has grown slowly but steadily (see Muth 1985). The Committee currently regards the Inca Dove as a regular, although local, breeding bird, similar in status to other highly local breeding species such as Crested Caracara or Bronzed Cowbird. Inca Dove has been removed from the Review List.

One (1984-067) on 24 October 1984, Iberia: Spanish Lake; Michael J. Musumeche. This species was removed from the Review List on 25 April 1986.

One (1985-62; formerly 89-109) on 21 Dec. 1985, Cameron: Cameron; Nancy L. Newfield, MT. This species was removed from the Review List 25 Apr. 1986. The Committee requests documentation for all records of species prior to their removal from the Review List.