The African Mourning Dove is a distinctive ring-necked member of the dove family with a distinct pinkish flush to the breast feathers, a grey head

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The African Mourning Dove is a distinctive ring-necked member of the dove family with a distinct pinkish flush to the breast feathers, a grey head and a bright red ring around the eye. They also have a very distinctive and cheerful rolling 'churrr' call.

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Size: 4200px × 2895px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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