Saturday, April 23, 2016

Eurasian Collared Dove (Steptopelia decaocto)

Mourning Doves are very common here on our property, so I was surprised to see this unusual-looking dove in the mix along with House Finches, Scrub Jays, California Towhees, bunnies and squirrels, all feeding on the birdseed that I had tossed out for the ground feeders. It was larger and paler than the Mourning Doves and also had a distinctive half collar around its neck. A cool sighting and also lifer for me. 


4/22/16 Eating birdseed under one of our bird feeders.

7/21/18

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