White Collared Dove

[witham]

Not sure of the correct name for a white dove, but he's become a regular visitor to our garden over the last few weeks and really enjoys strutting around as if he knows he's something a bit special

[Bub-les]

He does look rather smart.
Barbara

[ron1863]

The Latin name for the true white dove is Streptopelia risoria. Hope this helps.

[witham]

Originally Posted by ron1863

The Latin name for the true white dove is Streptopelia risoria. Hope this helps.

yes thanks very much Ron, it indeed does help, although it sounds more like a disease than a name for such a handsome bird

[ChrisJB]

The latin name for this white dove, as it is a collared dove is Streptopelia decaocto.

Regards, Chris

[witham]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

The latin name for this white dove, as it is a collared dove is Streptopelia decaocto.

Regards, Chris

Thanks Chris, I have found a better picture which shows its collar

[Kayleigh]

Nice bird Witham,
You do get a good range of birds in your garden. I'm getting a bit envious now. Not to mention ALL THE NESTS

[ChrisJB]

I like seeing unusual plumages in local birds, as you can keep an eye out for them and watch their habits. We have a local collared dove with no tail. He has been around for about four years and it shows no sign of growing back. He's a bit of a wanderer about the parish too and always seems to appear when I least expect it. I think he might be tormenting me and playing mind games with me!

Regards, Chris