Collared Dove - Streptopelia decaocto
The collared is a successful bird that has colonised Europe from the near East faster than any other recorded bird species. It is really at home in the Middle East but a relatively new arrival across Europe, breeding in the UK for the first time in 1956. The reason for the rapid spread is not known but they are prolific breeders.
The sound of a calling collared dove is probably now considered to be a quintessential Summer English sound - just 70 years ago their only foothold in Europe was the Balkans.
Collared Dove, Streptopelia decaoto
Al Barsha Compound
23 March 2012
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