Increasing distribution and first nesting record of the Eurasian collared-dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in Baja California Peninsula, Mexico

Abstract

We report the presence of Eurasian collared-dove Streptopelia decaocto in many towns, villages and ranchesof Baja California Peninsula. Our first record was in fall 2008 and since then, we have found an increase in number anddistribution of this dove in several locations of the peninsula, with presence in 64% of the total human settlements wesurveyed throughout the peninsula (N= 100). We also present information on the first 2 active nests in Baja CaliforniaSur. Eurasian collared-dove is breeding in the Baja California Peninsula at the present and is increasing its distributioninto the peninsula tightly linked to human altered habitats.