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  Dove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barbary Dove, Streptopelia risoria, native to South Africa.
A molecular phylogeny of the dove genera Streptopelia and Columba; Auk 118, 4 (2001): 874-887
The association is derived from the notion of doves equaling peace, and the popular flag with peace symbol in front of the rainbow (a symbol adopted by the gay community).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pigeon   (577 words)

  
 Spotted Dove: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The red-eyed dove (streptopelia semitorquata) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in africa south of the sahara....
The african mourning dove (streptopelia decipiens) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in africa south of the sahara....
The emerald dove (chalcophaps indica) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in tropical southern asia from india and sri lanka east...
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sp/spotted_dove.htm   (1111 words)

  
 Pigeon - MSN Encarta
A domestic form of uncertain wild origin, the ringed turtledove, has feral populations in California and Florida; usually buffy with a fl ring on the hind neck, a pure white variety is a popular addition to movie scenes of large weddings.
Smallest of the doves are the sparrow-sized ground doves of the southern United States and the New World tropics.
The Nicobar pigeon is classified as Caloenas nicobarica, the spotted dove as Streptopelia chinensis, the ringed turtledove as Streptopelia risoria, and the mourning dove as Zenaida macroura.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761569160/Pigeon.html   (544 words)

  
 spotted dove (stretopelia chinensis): info fact sheet, photos
Spotted Doves are the most common dove seen in open areas.
Pigeons and doves do not have well-developed oil glands, which in other birds are used to waterproof their feathers.
Spotted Doves don't migrate but they disperse readily to colonise new areas suitable for them such as newly cleared and agricultural land.
www.naturia.per.sg /buloh/birds/Streptopelia_chinensis.htm   (850 words)

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