Red-eyed Dove (Grootringduif)

Streptopelia semitorquata (352)

Zulu name: iHophe

Other names: -

Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens

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Red-eyed Dove
August 2008 Randburg Adult

Experiences with species

Red-eyed Doves are very common in Gauteng gardens, as well in game parks around the East of the country. It is distinguished from Cape Turtle (size) and African Mourning Doves by having a dark uppertail, showing no white.