Thailand
Spotted Dove
Common resident on the Indian
Subcontinent and Southeast Asia...
introduced into many parts of the world.
Spilopelia chinensis
(L 11.2-12.8")
We roar all like bears, and mourn sore
like doves: we look for judgment, but
there is none: for salvation, but it is far
off from us. (Bible, Isaiah)
Spilopelia means spot dove; chinensis
is after China, the first imperial
dynasty, the ch’ in.
Lumpini Park
Bangkok
11-12Mar2016
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