Zebra Dove - Geopelia Striata
I scattered some breadcrums to haul in a few life ticks at our hotel in Mauritius in July 2010. We had a wonderful couple of weeks at the Sugar Beach club. I have to say that these are perhaps the handsomest little doves I have yet seen. I love the soft buffy greys and the rose pink breast. Also called a "Barred Ground Dove". Its obvious where the Zebra name comes from. Its hard to get an idea of size but from memory one of these birds would happily sit in your hand.
They are not native to Mauritius but like many birds there introduced to those islands. You can't get upset with a few of these on your terrace.
Zebra Dove - Geopelia Striata
Mauritius, Sugar Beach Club
July 2010
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