African Collared Dove, Barbary Dove (Streptopelia risoria)

Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae Genus: Streptopelia Species: risoria Profile: 1 positive 2 neutrals No negatives Regional... This bird has been reportedly found in the following regions: Mesa, Arizona South Daytona, Florida Holiday Lakes, Texas Member Notes: Rating Author Comment Positive plantladylin On Dec 27, 2008, plantladylin from Daytona Beach, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: The Second Edition Florida's Birds, A Field Guide and Reference states that the Ringed Turtle Dove has been bred in captivity for hundreds of years for use in research and by magicians, or sold as pets. It also states that there are no natural wild populations known to exist today. The book states their range is statewide in Florida but this is my first sighting in 40+ years here. I'm assuming this one I saw hanging out in my backyard for a few days this summer, was an escaped pet. It didn't seem too fearful, perching low in a tree, but would not fly down to feed until I sat on a bench a few feet away. Beautiful bird with a lovely song! Neutral frogymon On Jan 22, 2013, frogymon from Mesa, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote: Much lighter colored than the more common Eurasian Collared Dove and lacks the white band at the top of the collar. Neutral Resin On Jan 30, 2013, Resin from Northumberland United Kingdom (Zone 9a) wrote: Synonym Streptopelia roseogrisea

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