African Collared-Dove (?), Louisville, Boulder County

[Paula Hansley]

I haven't been following CObirds carefully in the past few weeks, so I was dismayed that I had missed the very informative discussion on the African Collared-Dove.  Early last week, a white dove flew into my front yard with about 15 Eurasian Collared-Doves, which had their usual color.  The mystery dove was the same size, but was almost pure white on its back as well as its breast.  I wish I had looked for a pattern or absence of a pattern under its tail!

That was the first time this fall I've had that many doves.  Usually, I have two ECDOs and one MODO.  

Perhaps, someone else in Louisville will see this flock and the white dove!

Paula Hansley