[birding] dove expert needed

[drdrnef at aol.com]

 Hi all,

Yesterday afternoon my yard was graced with a white dove of some species, which by general lack of fear would say it is someone's escaped bird.  It can only fly a short distance, and I think the wings have been clipped at some time previously.  The general size is compatible with a Mourning dove, but the bird is an albino.  The tail is pretty ratty, either done in by a predator or a cage that was too small.  Is it likely to be a Turtle dove?  The bird was not associating with any other doves or pigeons, and I have not heard it make any sounds.

The bird was such an easy target that I didn't want to leave it out, so I put it in my empty chicken coop for the time present with some food and water.  Thoughts?  Does anyone out there who keeps doves want the bird?

Becky Schwiebert
Brownsville

 


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