Socorro Dove

The Socorro Dove is a dove that is extinct in the wild. It was endemic to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands; the last sighting in its natural habitat was in 1972. There are not more than some 200 and probably fewer than 100 purebred birds in captivity. A reintroduction program is in the early stages of preparation.

The Socorro Dove is classified as Extinct in the Wild (EW), known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population (or populations) well outside the past range.

The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) is a dove that is extinct in the wild. It was endemic to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands; the last sighting in its natural habitat was in 1972. There are not more than some 200 and probably fewer than 100 purebred birds in captivity. A reintroduction program is in the early stages of preparation. It is a close relative of the Mourning and Eared Doves, particularly the former and was at one time considered its subspecies. More

The Socorro Dove is a medium-sized, principally terrestrial doves with long legs for a Zenaida dove. It is 26.5-34 cm long and weighs 190 g on average. In overall color pattern, it agrees with its relatives. It may be considered a stronger-colored insular representative of the Mourning Dove; the male is deep cinnamon on head and underparts, with an ear streak like in the two closest relatives. More

Endangered Socorro Doves Arrive at the Albuquerque Zoo = Species Extinct in the Wild to be Bred for Return to Its Native Island = The Endangered Socorro Dove, Photo: Island Endemics. (Albuquerque, NM) Today, partners of the Socorro Dove Project are pleased to announce the arrival of captive-bred Socorro Doves at the Albuquerque Zoo, an important step towards their eventual reintroduction to the wild. More

Socorro doves breeding at Edinburgh zoo. = 08/07/2007 00:00:00 The Socorro dove, now extinct in the wild, has been breeding succesfully at Edinburgh zoo. The Socorro dove has been extinct in the wild for more than 30 years, having been last sighted in its natural habitat in 1972. More

The Socorro dove has been extinct in the wild for more than 30 years, having been last sighted in its natural habitat in 1972. Endemic to the island of Socorro, 600 miles off the western coast of Mexico, there are now thought to be less than 100 in captivity and successful breeding is vital to a plan to reintroduce them to the wild. More

Socorro Dove - Definition = Socorro Dove Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae Genus: Zenaida Species: graysoni Binomial More

Socorro doves at Edinburgh Zoo The Socorro dove has been kept and bred at Edinburgh since 2005. This is an important species within the collection, within Europe, and indeed the world, as it is no longer found in the wild at all. The Socorro dove is an EEP species, which means that it is part of a European Endangered Species breeding program. More

Socorro Dove IUCN EXTINCT IN THE WILD (EW) Facts about this animal The Socorro Doves measure 26,5-34 cm. It is a medium-sized, principally terrestrial dove, as reflected in tarsus length, and weigh about 190 g. Male has deep cinnamon head and underparts, with black streak on lower ear-coverts, blue-grey nape and iridescent pink neck patch. Female and juvenile coloration is slightly duller. Typical of many island birds isolated from natural predators, Socorro Doves show no fear by man. More

Socorro dove chickEdinburgh Zoo has produced 11 Socorro chicks in its breeding programme Edinburgh Zoo has joined forces with Paignton Zoo in Devon and zoos abroad in a bid to save a bird that has been extinct in the wild for 30 years. The Socorro dove, which originates from Socorro Island off Mexico, died out in the wild in the 1970s as a result of human disturbance and habitat loss. More

One chestnut-colored bird, the Socorro dove, lived only on Socorro Island. But cats introduced by residents on the islands in the early 1970s killed off many of these endemic creatures, and within a decade the Socorro dove was driven to extinction. Photo: eroded area of Socorro Island Eroded area of Socorro Island showing degraded vegetation from sheep grazing. Photo: Luis Baptista Map photo: Socorro dove Socorro dove. More

as the Socorro Dove and Clarión Mourning Dove, each bird population seems to have arisen independently. Threats and conservation The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) only survives in captivity at present As late as 1956 it was said that "the future of the avifauna of the islands appears to be secure at present. More

been involved in the Socorro Dove project, and there has been a captive breeding scheme organised by the European Endangered Species Programme. It's hoped that some doves will be reintroduced to Socorro Island in 2009. The Mexican navy and local conservationists have built a breeding station on the island in readiness for their arrival. Paignton Zoo has been keeping Socorro Doves since 2002 and the first chicks hatched in 2003. More

Socorro Doves Reintroduction The Socorro Dove, extinct on its native island in the Pacific, is soon to be reintroduced there thanks to a captive breeding program. From the news: "The Socorro Dove became extinct more than 30 years ago in its home in a remote Pacific island chain known as Mexico's Galapagos. "Fewer than 100 adult birds now exist in captivity around the world. More

Socorro doves are extinct in the wild due to hunting and the threat of predators such as feral cats. Diet Socorro doves eat fruit, berries and figs. Size A Socorro dove measures between 25 and 34 centimetres in length and weighs approximately 190 grams. Location The doves were found in forested areas on Socorro Island, located off the west coast of Mexico. More

The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) is thought extinct in the wild and was last seen in its natural habitat on Socorro Island in 1972. There is now thought to be less than 100 in captivity. Zoo keepers at London Zoo have named the new dove Arnie, in reference to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous catch-phrase “I’ll be back”, because they hope that that successful captive breeding will mean Socorro doves could soon be back in the wild. More