Spilopelia chinensis

Species: Spilopelia chinensis

English Name: Spotted Dove

Chinese Name: 珠頸斑鳩

Family: Columbidae

Description:

Medium-sized (27-30 cm), long tailed, slender Dove. Adults have a prominent black with white spots half-collar, dark bill and pink legs and feet. In Macao it is a common resident.

© 2011 Ruben Alexander

© 2011 Ruben Alexander

© 2009 JJ Harrison

© 2009 JJ Harrison

© 2012 Pamsai

© 2012 Pamsai

© 2007 Parshotam Lal Tandon

© 2007 Parshotam Lal Tandon

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.