Diamond Pied
This makes pairing easy, which is a plus for the beginning hobbyist.
The diamond dove is a beautiful bird that is ideal for beginning hobbyists due to the easy pairing it offers. The nominate color of the bird is darkish-gray with white specks on the wings, however, there are now mutations such as white and silver. The dimorphism of the bird is also quite apparent as the male has a larger red eye-ring compared to the female. The body size of a diamond dove is comparable to that of a lovebird, however, its tail is much longer and slender. This tiny, delicate-looking bird is a great choice for those looking to begin a hobby with birds.
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.
There are considerable plumage variations across populations within its wide range. The species is found in light forests and gardens as well as in urban areas. They fly from the ground with an explosive flutter and will sometimes glide down to a perch. It is also called the mountain dove, pearl-necked dove, lace-necked dove, and spotted turtle-dove.
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