Pigeon
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Pigeon/Dove
A1 in APS-C mode 12 Jun 2022
FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G
GM 600/4. 10 Sept 2022
Manfrotto Series 190
Berlebach Report 8013
GHFG1. 14 Dec 2021
WH-200II. 29 Jun 2024
Pink-necked Green Pigeon
Commonest green pigeon in Singapore. Bluish-grey head of amle integrades into pinkish neck, which contrasts with the orange patch on the breast. Wings pale green with balck flight feathers. Undertail coverts chestnut. In flight, black subterminal tail band distinguishes it from other green pigeons. Female is largely green.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
Woodlands Waterfront, 20 Feb 2023
f8 1/2500. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, Handheld
f7.1 1/500. @493mm, ISO 1000, Keppel Discovery Wetlands, 11 Feb 2022
f7.1 1/500. @493mm, ISO 1000, 190XPROB/GHFG1
Male, Hampstead Wetlands Park, 17 Dec 2020
A6400, f8 1/500. @600mm, ISO 800, 190XPROB/BHQ2
Female, Hampstead Wetlands Park, 17 Dec 2020
A6400, f8 1/500. @600mm, ISO 800, 190XPROB/BHQ2
Male, Woodlands Waterfront, 24 Jun 2023
f8 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Woodlands Waterfront, 24 Jun 2023
Male, f8 1/3200. ISO 1000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Pied Imperial Pigeon
Unmistakable white pigeon with black wing tips and tail. Both sexes entirely creamy white, with black flight feathers and lower half of the tail. Bill and feet bluish grey.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
Woodlands Road, 17 Oct 2024
f6.3 1/1600. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Sungei Ulu Pandan Faber Heights, 27 Jul 2022
f11 1/1600. @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 1250, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Eagle Point, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 29 May 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x
Fantail Pod, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 6 Aug 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Woodlands Waterfront, 20 Oct 2024
f5.6 1/640. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
A6400, Keppel Discovery Wetlands, MT190CXPRO/BHQ2, 17 Sept 2021
f8 1/1600. @433mm, ISO 3200, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
A6400, Keppel Discovery Wetlands, MT190CXPRO/BHQ2, 17 Sept 2021
f8 1/1600. @433mm, ISO 2000, MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2
Woodlands Road, 7 April 2023
f8 1/2000. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Sungei Ulu Pandan, Faber Heights, 27 Jul 2022
f11 1/1600. @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 1250, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Woodlands Road, 17 Oct 2024
f6.3 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Woodlands Road, 17 Oct 2024
f5.6 1/2500. ISO 3200, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Woodlands Road, 17 Oct 2024
f5.6 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Woodlands Road, 17 Oct 2024
f5.6 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Rock Pigeon
A7R4, 10 Mar 2022
f6.3 1/1250. ISO 1600. @600mm, 190XPROB/GHFG1
Woodlands Industrial Park D Street 1, 9 Feb 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x
Woodlands Industrial Park D Street 1, 9 Feb 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x
Zebra Dove
The smaller of the two native urban doves. It has uniformly light brown plumage with heavy barring on the upperparts as well as the sides of its neck and flanks. Its eye-ring and base of the bill are distinctive shade of light blue.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
A7R2, Full Frame, Woodlands Waterfront, 18 Nov 2018
A7R2, f5.6/8 1/500. ISO 250, Nikkor 600/5.6 IF-ED AIS, 190XPROB/BHQ2
Woodlands Waterfront, Berlebach Report 8013/Erde-3065 Ball, 9 Sept 2017
A7R2, f8 1/500. @400mm, FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM, TC 1.4x, ISO 3200
Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 18 Oct 2024
f8 1/500. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Woodlands Waterfront, 9 Jul 2024
f5.6 1/2000. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Spotted Dove
The larger and more common of the two native urban doves. It can be distinguished from the smaller Zebra Dove by its larger size, pinkish-brown head and underparts, and black neck collar that is heavily spotted.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
Woodlands Waterfront Jetty, 14 Oct 2024
f8 1/30 ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Botanic Garden Swan Lake, 23 Oct 2020
A6400, f6.3 1/500. @362mm, ISO 1000, 190XPROB/BHQ2
Botanic Garden Symphony Lake, 27 Aug 2018
A7R2, f4 1/500. ISO 320, Batis 135/2.8 Apo Sonnar T*, 190XPROB/BHQ2
Juvenile, Fantail Pod, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 27 Jun 2024
f5.6 1/2000. IO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Platform 2, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 24 Jul 2024
f8 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, 190B/WH-200II
Jambu Fruit Dove
A colourful pigeon with a distinct-red face in both sexes. Male is largely green on the upperparts, contrasting sharply with white underparts, washed pink at the breast. Female is mostly green except for underparts, which are dirty white.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
Male, Dairy Farm Nature Park, 16 Jun 2022
f7.1 1/500. @600mm, ISO 1250, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Dairy Farm Nature Park, 16 Jun 2022
f10 1/320. @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 800, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Common Emerald Dove
A colourful pigeon of the forest floor. Head, neck and breast of male a rich vinous-pink contrasting with white forehead and shoulder patch. Bill bright red. Wings and back a rich iridescenbt green. Female is similar to the male, but has a grey forehead patch.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
Male, Admiralty Park, 14 Jun 2023
f5.6 1/320. ISO 4000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Male, Admiralty Park, 14 Jun 2023
f5.6 1/250. ISO 6400, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Male, Admiralty Park, 14 Jun 2023
f5.6 1/320. ISO 6400, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Male, Admiralty Park, Mangrove Forest, 20 May 2024
f5.6 1/250. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Male, Admiralty Park, Mangrove Forest, 20 May 2024
f5.6 1/250. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Female, Ulu Sembawang, 17 Jul 2024
f5.6 1/80. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x, MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1
Red Turtle Dove
The only pigeon with a black collar on the hindback, sometimes confused wiht Spotted Dove. Wings and back rufous, lightly contrasting with light bluish-grey head. Rump and tail grey, with white edge to tail tip which is visible in flight and a diagnostic feature. Female has a less rich plumage and are pale brown on the wings and back.
Reference: Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah
A6400, f6.3 1/320. @600mm, ISO 1250, Neo Tiew Harvest Lane,
Berlebach Report 8013/erde-3065, 8 Feb 2020
A6400, f8 1/1600. @600mm, ISO 800, Neo Tiew Harvest Lane,
Berlebach Report 8013/erde-3065, 8 Feb 2020