Hi Nikolas,
While I can appreciate your view on this (I've always been somewhat
uncomfortable calling Feral Pigeons Rock Doves), I'm curious to know what
you think they are then? Are you suggesting they warrant a different
species name from the Rock Dove? Or are you just saying because they are a
feral they don't count? Similarly, Barbary Doves may not be a different
species from African Collared Dove, but if the birds are there, they are
something, whether Barbary or African Collared. While some people differ,
the general twitching rule in Australia seems to be to tick introductions
they must be wild birds in a self sustaining population, meaning they've
been breeding in the wild for about 10 years.
Just interested in your views on the matter.
Regards,
Chris
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