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For ChrisKten.
The Bosun

For ChrisKten. (Geopelia placida)

Another lifer we found on our trip to Queensland, we thought we would upload this beauty for Chris (ChrisKten), being our resident expert on Pigeons and Doves. Trust this brings a smile to Chris' face while he await the test results.

This little cutie, at 20-24cms is one of Australia's smallest native doves.

In some counties, this bird is known as the Zebra Dove.
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Habitat
Peaceful Doves are found in open dry woodland with a grassy understorey and the edges of rainforest. In drier areas, they are often in woodland beside rivers, pandanus and vine thickets. They feed on the ground and roost in trees.
Location
Cairns, FNQ,Australia
Date taken
23rd May 2011.
Scientific name
Geopelia placida
Equipment used
Sony a200 - Sony 500mm f8 Reflex - Hand held
ChrisKten
What a beautiful-looking Dove, Eric; great plumage detail on this, very well done. Congrats on your lifer, and thanks for thinking of me mate.
 
mali
Two more fine newbies Eric, love the detail in this pretty Dove, two lovely images my friend.
 
ammadoux
congratulation on this superb Lifer and this fantastic shot.

lovely gesture to our lovely friend Chirs, hope he feels better soon.
 
crs
Very nice close-up showing the bird with good sharpness and naturaly looking colors.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian
 
ken1940golf
A brilliantly detailed image Eric!! super looking Dove mate, great dedication my friend, :t::t::t:
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautifully, detailed closeup of this Dove Eric and congrats on your lifer.
 

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