Roger,
It is an immature Spotted (-Turtle) Dove.
It is a feral bird and unlikely to be an aviary escapee that is rapidly
expanding its range on the coast. Like the Common (Indian) Myna it is another
unwanted pest that will compete with our native species and should be destroyed
on sight. If it does somehow manage to die, if possible please let me know and I
will come and get it for the CSIRO museum. We do not as yet have specimens from
the local area.
Cheers,
Mark
From:
Roger Curnow [
Sent: Monday, 30 August 2010 12:57
PM
To: Cog Chatline
Subject: [canberrabirds]
escapee-pigeon ?
Could somebody identify this pigeon for me, please?
I presume it is an escapee; is the owner likely to be
interested?
Larger picture can be obtained by clicking on the one
below.
