Collared-Dove ID

[Peter Burke]

COBirders,

Last week I was on Old South Saint Vrain Rd. in Lyons, Boulder County, and encountered a very pale Collared-Dove. I'm curious if people think this is African, a hybrid Eurasian x African or just a very pale or Leucistic Eurasian?

Photos are included in my eBird list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69287889

Peter Burke

7988 James Court Niwot, CO 80503

(973) 214-0140

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[Tony Kay]

Peter,

The African Collared Dove has a very distinctive call, very different from the Eurasian, so if it sounded like a Eurasian, I would suggest pale Eurasian it is.

Tony Kay

303 358-4121

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[Dave Cameron]

I have no experience with the African, but this bird does look a tish less bulky, and also smaller-billed, than I'm used to with Eurasian.  I suppose, as mentioned below, the difference in vocalization would tell the tale, if you get the chance.

Dave Cameron

Denver