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Possible Red-turtle Dove at Mai Po

Possible Red-turtle Dove at Mai Po

My English birder mate noticed what appeared to be at least 1, and possibly two, Red-turtle doves in amonst the Oriental and Spotted Doves around the feeders at the Mai Po Duck Ponds.  This would be a first for me. Neil.

Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,
China.
04/01/07

Nikon CP8400 plus Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw 45x eyepiece and DCA adapter

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The circled bird is certainly Red Turtle-dove, a male, and the bird on the extreme left appears to be a female, though it just could be a Collared Dove I suppose.

Mike Turnbull.

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Yes, it is a Red Turtle Dove. The one on the left is also a Red Turtle Dove.

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Hi Neil

I think the left-hand one in mid air is also a male Red Turtle Dove - reddish wings contrasting with grey rump.

Cheers
Mike K
Mike KilburnVice Chairman, HKBWSChairman, Conservation Committee

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