Euro-Collared Dove

Here is another view of the Euro-Collared Dove (also called the Eurasian Collared Dove). You can see more info about them HERE in another one of my blog posts.

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Eurasian Collared Dove

This dove's call is the typically soothing, "coo-COO-coo!" It is characterized by the pale gray overall color and distinct black collar around the back of its neck. They can breed up to six times a year in warmer climates. Eurasian Collared Doves dine on grain and seeds, and are common feeder visitors. See also this blog post.

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White Winged Dove

This is the White Winged Dove. Characteristic are the white edge of the wings, red eyes, and azure blue skin surrounding the eyes. This dove is considered to be a central/southern Texas bird, but its range is expanding rapidly northward. It is becoming very common in the panhandle.

The mourning dove is very similar but it doesn't have the white wings, and does have dark patches on its wings. The White Winged Dove has the soothing voice characteristic of doves, "Who-cooks-for-you?"