Spotted Dove

Picture taken in my garden at Avissawella.

Spotted dove hiding among mango leaves, Avissawella, Sri Lanka

A spotted dove resting in the shade, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Spotted doves are endemic to Sri Lanka. They are usually seen in pairs and prefer shade. They emit a rumbling cooing sound.

'Spotted dove', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The 'spotted dove' with its beautiful checker -board plumage is endemic to Sri Lanka. They are usually seen in pairs. I took this photo in my garden at Avissawella. I used a Fuji S1500 digital camera. The doves mate was in the immediate vicinity..