About the Socorro Dove
The Socorro dove or Grayson's dove is a dove species which is extinct in the wild. It was endemic to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands off the west coast of Mexico. The last sighting in its natural habitat was in 1972 and it survives only in captivity. A reintroduction program is being prepared.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Zenaida graysoni |
| Species Codes | socdov1, SODO |
| Conservation | extinct in the wild |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Socorro Dove belong to?
The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Socorro Dove?
The Socorro dove or Grayson's dove is a dove species which is extinct in the wild. It was endemic to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands off the west coast of Mexico. The last sighting in its natural habitat was in 1972 and it survives only in captivity. A reintroduction program is being pre...
Where can I report a Socorro Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Socorro Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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