small body; pointed tail; heavily barred plumage (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)


Zebra Dove
Geopelia striata

Native Range: Oriental Region

Notes: a plumage that is densely striped all over gives this small dove both its common and its scientific names; no sexual dimorphism; the species was introduced into Hawaii where it now thrives.

bluiush eye ring and lores (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)
ventral view; pinkish on breast; creamy belly (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)

barring on breast as well as on upperparts (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)
contented pair (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)

individual soliciting a mating (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)
two individuals copulating (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)

flock feeding on the ground (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)