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Bar-shouldered Dove
Geopelia humeralis
-17.5133, 126.11
Field Notes
Description:
Medium to large dove with a long tail.
Gray head and upper breast, and a reddish copper patch with dark bars on the back of the neck and shoulders.
Body is grayish brown above with scaly markings.
Underside is white.
Habitat:
Woodland, scrubland, urban areas. They are usually found in open areas near water. Sometimes seen in mangroves.
Notes:
My first reference for identification: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App.
Happened across this beautiful dove hanging out near a whole bunch of finches on the Annie Creek walking trail.
Reference Links:
Bar-shouldered Dove (Geopelia humeralis)
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PublishedJuly 21, 2014
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