Geographic redistribution of breeding white-winged doves in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas: 1976-1997

White-winged Dove coo-count index data collected in the lower Rio Grande Va lley of Texas from 1976 to 1997 were analyzed. Linear regressions indicate a relatively stable breeding population during this time. However, over the same period the relative number of white-winged Doves remained relatively stable in native brush, increased dramatically in urban areas, and declined dramatically in citrus orchards.