Spotted Dove (9/9)

COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae

Streptopelia chinensis

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Arana Hills, QLD (Jan, 2005)

Total Photos9
Larry4 [4]
Vik1 [1]
Geoff1 [1]
Nikki2 [2]
Kay1 [1]

I have far clearer photos of a Spotted Dove than this but I like the colours and composition of this old photo. Also, this particular bird was one of the parent birds associated with the nest with chick and egg shown below. Both photos were taken in my backyard many years ago.

Spotted Dove

Spotted Dove nest

Spotted Dove (immature)

Spotted Dove