red eye ring; rather stocky build; black collar (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata
Native Range:
Africa
Notes:
very similar but somewhat larger than other collared dove species in Africa and elsewhere; a common and conspicuous bird of woodlands and gardens.
pinkish breast, flanks, and back of head (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
black (not yellow) iris inside the red eye-ring (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
lighter band at end of tail most evident in flight (South Africa; 2007-06-30)