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Spotted Dove

Streptopelia chinensis

Description:

The Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis, 30cm) (Columbidae), also called Spotted Turtle-dove, Mountain Dove, Pearl-necked Dove or Lace-necked Dove, is a common resident breeding bird across its native range on the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and has been introduced into many parts of the world. It is found in light forests and gardens as well as in urban areas. This dove is long-tailed buff brown with a white-spotted black collar patch on the back and sides of the neck. (Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Spotted in Sheung Ling Pei, Tung Chung, Lantau Island HK.

Notes:

Current IUCN Red List category: Least Concern, http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/60482...

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香港 Hong Kong, Paracel Islands

Spotted on Dec 26, 2014
Submitted on Feb 14, 2015

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