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Rock Dove

Columba livia

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Was seen in a riparian habitat. Sat here for a long time. The ground squirrels had set off the alarm and that is how i noticed it.

Species ID Suggestions

Rock Dive

Columba livia
KarenSaxton
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Comments (2)
JoshuaGSmith
Most animals are afraid of the color white because it is a warning coloration. This may explain why the squirrels were alarmed. It may also be quite large due to domestication. Many oddball individuals are ostracized by their own kind. This might be why this pigeon was alone.
HemaShah
size f a small gull. is it a leuscistic raptor?
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2016

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