So as the name implies, Eurasian Collared-doves aren’t native to San Diego (or the Americas) but they have done really well here. They are very similar in appearance to Mourning Doves except that they have a black band around the back of their necks. This band reminds me of a priest for reasons I can’t really explain. Maybe it’s because I like to think of all of the other birds attending mass in the trees somewhere.
It is an interesting study to see how they have spread and displaced native dives on some areas.
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I love doves, such gentle souls. Nice pic. J.J.
Connie
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Thanks!
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