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The collared dove has established a growing presence in UK and is common in mainland Europe. It is greyer than its relative, the Barbary Dove and has dark wingtips ("primaries"). |
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| The barbary dove, related to the collared dove, is a native of Africa. It has browner, creamier plumage and wingtips closer to the body colour. | |||||
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| Collared/Barbary Dove Hybrid | |||||
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Colouring of Collared Dove but lighter wing tips suggest this bird may be a hybrid. A chiffchaff nestling is in the background. |
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| The European collared dove and the African barbary dove live side by side in the Canary Islands and hybrids are common. | |||||
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| Wood Pigeon | White Dove | Turtle Dove | |||