Zenaida asiatica

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

The name Asiatica (“Asian”) is erroneous as the species is not found in Asia; it may have resulted from confusing the West Indies (part of its habitat) and the East Indies (in Asia).

Proper noun

Zenaida asiatica f

  1. A taxonomic species within the family Columbidae – the white-winged dove.

References
  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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