Story: Introduced land birds
The spotted dove was introduced from Asia as a caged bird. Escaped birds established wild populations in Auckland, Northland and the Bay of Plenty. It has a long white-tipped tail and is about half the size of a rock pigeon.
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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10053177
Photograph by Ralph G Powlesland
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