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This is a female dark ringneck dove, 440E2, which represents the wild type. This color was orginally derived from so called redeyed doves from Holland approximately 1951. These redeyed doves are likely Streptopelia decaocto which were spreading through Europe at that time.

Dark (wild type) color showing gray under tail coverts, male

Dark (wildtype) color of male "ringneck"

Dark (wild type) color showing near white under tail coverts, male

726C dw iv//iv ry//ry = clear white ivory with forehead tuft = crest (probably a dominant with reduced penetrance?). Photo by Kevin Stalder.

 

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