Dove (Ringneck)
White
Mutation
Streptopelia risoria
Photographed in the wild, St Thomas USVI Mar 2015
The White Dove is often thought of as
a separate species but it is actually perhaps the most common color mutation of
the Ringneck Dove. This bird is often confused with the domestic white homing
pigeon which is used to release at special occasions (weddings, anniversaries,
etc.). This bird does not have the homing instinct and should not be released.
This particular bird was photographed
at Magen’s Bay in St Thomas but does not appear in any bird books of the West
or East Indies. It must have been released into the wild during a special
occasion.
They have a life span of up to 15
years and hopefully this guy finds a mate
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