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Eurasian Collared Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Photo by TheresaBurk
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Field Notes

Description:

White dove black ring around neck

Habitat:

Lives in my Japanese cedar and crepe myrtle southern mississippi pine belt area about 40 miles inland from coast. Forest

Species ID Suggestions

Eurasian Collared Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

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LauraMaria
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LauraMaria
This is a collared dove! They are native to where I live (Europe), but they have been introduced to your area as an invasive species :) They are fairly common over here. Nice spot!
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012

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