Spotted Dove
Spilopelia chinensis

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\"Spotted Dove,\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The spotted dove is a small and somewhat long-tailed pigeon which is a common resident breeding bird across its native range on the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The species has been introduced into many parts of the world and feral populations have become established. This dove is long tailed buff brown with a white-spotted black collar patch on the back and sides of the neck. The tail tips are white and the wing coverts have light buff spots. There are considerable plumage variations across populations within its wide range. The species is found in light forests and gardens as well as in urban areas. They fly from the ground with an explosive flutter and will sometimes glide down to a perch. It is sometimes also called the mountain dove, pearl-necked dove or lace-necked dove.The species has become established in many areas outside its native range. These areas include Hawaii, southern California

Maui, Hawaii

07/31/2016