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