Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
 (L 13" WS 22" Wt 7 oz)
Introduced in Bahamas in mid-‘70s
and spread to SE U.S...and is now
spreading across No. America.
Oak Park, IL
yardbird
11May2010
Doves are the universal
symbol for peace and love.
 
Doves are not known to bite
and can be safely handled
by children.
(http://petcaretips.net/pet-
dove.html)
Miami Airport
10Jan2011