66. Spotted Dove (ಚೋರೆ ಹಕ್ಕಿ - Chore Hakki)

Spotted Dove - ಚೋರೆ ಹಕ್ಕಿ - Chore Hakki

The spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) is a small and somewhat long-tailed pigeon that is a common resident breeding bird across its native range on the Indian subcontinent and in Southeast Asia. The species has been introduced to many parts of the world and feral populations have become established.

Spotted Dove - ಚೋರೆ ಹಕ್ಕಿ - Chore Hakki

This species was formerly included in the genus Streptopelia with other turtle-doves, but studies suggest that they differ from typical members of that genus. This dove is long tailed buff brown with a white-spotted black collar patch on the back and sides of the neck. The tail tips are white and the wing coverts have light buff spots. Wiki

Types of Dove species found in Mysuru

Doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. There are 6 species which occur in Karnataka and i have found 3 in Mysuru.

• Eurasian collared dove
• Spotted dove
• Laughing dove