Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti), Chino Valley at back yard feeders, Yavapai County

This Ruddy Ground-Dove was discovered by Rita Wuehrmann on 11 October 2011 and photographed by her on 21 October 2011.

Rare in central Arizona.

Ruddy body with gray head, gray bill and clear unpatterned breast.

21 October 2011, photo by Rita Wuehrmann