Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

Description:

The smallest Australian Dove, with a distinctive red eye-ring, blue-grey head and breast. The back and wings are smoky brown with fine white spots on the wings. In flight, there is a distinctive chestnut wing panel. The female is browner. It is also known as Little Dove or Red-eyed Dove.

Habitat:

In a tree along the edge of the water at the Mankajarra Wetlands.

Notes:

This was the first time I have seen a Diamond Dove at these wetlands! First reference for identification: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App. Reference: http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/diam...