Laceneck Dove
Streptopelia chinensis suratensis

AKA: Spotted Dove; Necklace Dove; Pearl-necked Dove; Spotted-necked Dove; Chinese Turtle Dove; Spotted Turtle Dove


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Distribution: Found in India & Ceylon regions.

Description: much smaller then the nominate race (S. c. chinensis) & differing in coloration. Forehead slightly suffused with paler grey; head, chin, neck throat & breast pale purplish pink or mauve pink shading to a light buff belly & white undertail coverts sometimes having small black tips. Upper feathers on back & wing shields  have a black feather shaft which makes a wedge shape spot at the feather tip which has a  mauve pink or buff spot on either side - giving a distinct "spotted appearance". The "blue grey" wing edge is paler & more extensive.  


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