FreeLists / tn-bird / [tn-bird] Re: Eurasian Collared Doves

[James Brooks <comeback@xxxxxxxx>]

Since they are only regularly found in 1-2 areas of the state (Reelfoot 
and Chattanooga that I know of) they should still be considered rare. 
Common would indicate widespread distribution. Even if an uncommon 
status were included, I don't feel they rise to that level yet. Rare but 
regular where found, would be my conclusion.
James Brooks
Jonesborough, TN

Troy Ettel wrote:

>TN-Birders:
>I would like to receive some comments from some of you on Eurasian collared 
>doves in Tennessee.  TWRA received a survey from the USFWS requesting 
>information on collared doves in Tennessee.  Here are some questions I would 
>like for you all to consider.    
>
>One question asks:
>1. Would you consider the status of Eurasian collared doves in your state as:  
>  a) rare; b) common; c) abundant; d) unknown.
>
>I lean towards rare-to-common as they are locally common in some areas, but 
>not common statewide.
>
>2. Would you consider the distribution of collared doves in your state as:
>         a) restricted to certain areas; b) state/province-wide; 
>         c) captive; d) unknown 
>
>I lean towards restricted to certain areas, as they are not yet state-wide.  I 
>know that they are locally abundant in several areas in Tennessee, especially 
>in West Tennessee and we are also getting reports of some in the Nashville 
>area (notably the Lebanon area).  Where they occur, they are also more common 
>to urban or developed areas and less common in rural areas, right?  
>
>3) Has reproduction of Eurasian collared doves been documented in your state?
> 
>I presume yes, but has anyone seen any evidence of this?
>
>
>Troy Ettel
>State Ornithologist
>Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
>P.O. Box 40747
>Nashville, TN 37204
>(615) 781-6653
>Troy.Ettel@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
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