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)

posing for a portrait (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

posing for a portrait (Zoo; 2012-10-23)