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

 

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A1ii, f8 1/1600. ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x

190XPROB/WH-200II, 26 Feb 2025

 

Woodlands Waterfront Jetty

A1, f8 1/30  ISO 800, GM600 TC1.4x

190B/WH-200II, 14 Oct 2024

 

Botanic Garden Swan Lake

A6400, FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G

f6.3 1/500. @362mm, ISO 1000

190XPROB/BHQ2, 23 Oct 2020

 

Botanic Garden Symphony Lake

A7R2, f4 1/500. ISO 320

Batis 135/2.8 Apo Sonnar T*

190XPROB/BHQ2, 27 Aug 2018

 

 

Juvenile, Fantail Pod

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A1, f5.6 1/2000. IO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x

MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1, 27 Jun 2024

 

Platform 2

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A1, f8 1/3200. ISO 2000, GM600 TC1.4x

190B/WH-200II, 24 Jul 2024