THREATS The Grenada Dove is threatened primarily by habitat destruction, but is probably also affected by a number of other factors. Critics say that if developed as currently planned, this resort would probably cause the extinction of the Grenada Dove, since there is no other remaining area of undeveloped dry for-est habitat of comparable size anywhere on the island. The dove faced another threat in 2006 when plans to build a holiday resort on one of its last remaining strongholds were unveiled. The Grenada Dove was removed from the AZE list based on not meeting the criteria that >95% of the population is found in 1 location. Rarest of the Rare: 10 Species of Animals Facing Extinction. Much of the native vegetation of Grenada has been altered (the vegetation in the dry zone is almost entirely secondary), and of the remaining habitat suitable for the A very high profile situation occurred in Grenada where the dove was one of the main concerns. A State of the world’s birds report. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes.These are stout-bodied birds with short necks, and short slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.They primarily feed on seeds, fruits, and plants. Distribution and habitat. For a list of domesticated varieties, see List of pigeon breeds.. The Grenada dove (Leptotila wellsi) is a medium-sized New World tropical dove. Rusk, who lives high in the Colorado Mountains but spends up to five months a year in Grenada, mediated a solution between the interests of the dove and the developers. 2008 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Develop ment. Notable endemics in this ecoregion are the Grenada dove (Leptotila wellsi) and several reptiles characteristic of dry, low elevation xeric scrub habitat. Originally known as the Pea Dove [1] or Well's Dove, [2] it is the National Bird of Grenada. Because of the topography of the Grenada Dove’s habitat, calling males from the hillsides can be heard in valleys outside of dove habitat. It is endemic to the island of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. Critically Endangered birds: a global audit. There are some exceptions to this such as the Grenada Dove, the Grenada hook-billed kite and the iguana which relies on the dry woodland in the south of mainland Grenada and which is rapidly being cleared for construction. Rusk, who lives high in the Colorado Mountains but spends up to five months a year in Grenada, mediated a solution between the interests of the dove and the developers. For a list of domesticated varieties, see List of pigeon breeds.. It includes 13 extinct species. It is considered to be one of the most critically endangered doves in the world (Bird Life International 2000). Distribution and habitat. Hartman is a drought-zone and manmade wells are thought to be an important resource to the Grenada Dove. The Grenada Dove is a little-known species endemic to the main island of Grenada, West Indies. Habitat destruction is a major threat to the survival of this critically endangered island endemic.