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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.
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Dark (wild type) color showing gray under tail coverts, male |
Dark (wildtype) color of male "ringneck" |
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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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