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Speckled Pigeon (Juv)
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Speckled Pigeon (Juv) (Columba guinea phaeonota)

a very common raider of farm crops, they are pretty birds nonetheless. This youngster posed rather nicely; lacking the characteristic red orbital skin around the eye of the adult.
Habitat
lagoon edge
Location
West Coast Nat Park, SA
Date taken
Nov 2019
Scientific name
Columba guinea phaeonota
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
beautiful pigeons indeed, Max!! great to see this youngster, I only saw adult birds when I visited South Africa. perfectly posing for you, top notch, many tfs!!!!
 
A wonderful colourfully lit and well detailed close up you have of this youngster Max, well done.
 
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A cracking shot of this wonderful juvie ... superb work, Max ... tfs ...
 

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