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Zebra dove (Geopelia striata) #AsianBirds | #ZebraDove #BarredGroundDove #BarredDove | #Doves #PigeonFamily : Photo by Erik_Karits #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Zebra dove (Geopelia striata)

The zebra dove, also known as the barred ground dove, or barred dove, is a small ground-dwelling dove found throughout Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive black and white striped pattern on its wings and tail. The rest of its body is generally a light brown colour. Zebra doves are found in open country in lowland areas and are commonly seen in gardens and parks. No subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/starling-sparrow-forest-jungle-4822153/

JCRZ

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New addition! Bar-shouldered dove (Geopelia humeralis) #AustralianBirds #NewGuineanBirds | #BarShoulderedDove #GeopeliaHumeralis | #Doves #LongTailedDoves #DoveFamily #Pigeons #PigeonFamily : Photo by Gaz_Chapp #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Bar-shouldered dove (Geopelia humeralis)

The bar-shouldered dove is a medium-sized dove, recognizable by its striped, copper-coloured nape, a blue-grey breast, and bronze-brown patterned wings. Native to Australia and Southern New Guinea, they inhabit woodlands, grasslands, and gardens, favoring areas with thick vegetation and water. These doves are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging for seeds on the ground. Their calls are a soft, melodious "cook-a-wook" or "coolicoo".

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Gaz_Chapp via Pixabay

SMDD

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Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #EurasianCollaredDove #CollaredDove | #Doves #Pigeons #PigeonFamily : Photo by Chris_Mars #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

The Eurasian collared dove, or simply Collared dove, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the dove and pigeon family. It has a distinct black collar around the back of its neck, which gives it its name. This dove has a pale grayish-brown plumage with a lighter colour on its belly. It has a long, tapered tail and a relatively slender body. Eurasian collared doves are known for their soft cooing calls and are commonly found in urban and suburban areas across Eurasia and northern Africa. They are adaptable birds and are known to thrive in a variety of habitats, including parks, gardens, and agricultural areas. GPT-3.5 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Chris_Mars via Pixabay

ZKPH

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New addition! Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) #AustralianBirds #AustralasianBirds | #WongaPigeon #WongaWonga | #Pigeons #Doves #PigeonFamily : Photo by pen_ash #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca)

The Wonga pigeon or Wonga wonga is a large, plump pigeon with a distinctive black and white plumage. It has a short neck, broad wings, and a long tail. Its head is pale, and its underside is white with bold black markings. This bird is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits open forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Wonga pigeons are ground-feeding birds, foraging for seeds, fruits, and insects. They are social birds and often seen in flocks. GG 2024 (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay

LGHN

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Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) #Asianbirds | #SpottedDove #Doves #Pigeons #PigeonFamily | #mybirdcards #birdcards #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #birds

Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis). Adult. Distribution: Indian subcontinent, East and Southeast Asia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: HZGJ 📷: Photo via Pixabay 2018

Native country list:
Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced country list:
Australia, Fiji, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, United States

The photo shows a small dove with a gentle appearance. It has a mostly grey-brown plumage, with a pinkish-brown belly. The face is whitish with a black eye stripe. The bird's most distinctive feature is its grey and brown spots, which are scattered over its plumage, giving it a mottled appearance.

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