I've posted the image Dave referenced in his earlier mess
Hi Everyone,

I've posted the image Dave referenced in his earlier message at http://billhubick.com/refc/Jodi_sbird.jpg.

Between a quick check of "A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World" (Gibbs et al) and the Internet, I believe the bird to be a Crested Pigeon (Geophaps lophotes). This species, which is native to Australia, perfectly matches the plumage of this interesting bird. Another quick search confirmed that this bird is sometimes kept in captivity. For more information and a close-up image:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_Pigeon

http://davidkphotography.com/index.php?showimage=189

Very interesting find, Connie!  A definite candidate for "Exotic of the Year"!

Neat.

Bill

Bill Hubick
Elkridge, MD
bill_hubick AT yahoo.com
http://www.billhubick.com/


----- Original Message ----
From: "CURSON, David" <>
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:03:47 AM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Mystery Dove in Caroline Co.


Dear Ospreyers,

This photo was sent to me by someone who saw it in Caroline County. can anyone identify it?  It looks to me like some relative of a European Turtle Dove but I don't have field guides or personal experience of birding in Asia or Africa. 

I'll be away till the weekend so i'll leave the observer's contact info. (Connie Cook  mailto:[log in to unmask] )

Happy Thanksgiving

Dave


David Curson, PhD
Director of Bird Conservation,
Audubon MD-DC,
2437 Eastern Avenue,
Baltimore  MD  21224
Tel: (410) 558 2473
E-mail: 
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