Species: Eurasian Collared Dove
Most recent capture date: 7/18/2021
Age: At least one year old

Notes: This species is native to Europe and Asia but invasive in North America, our now-large population stemming from a small group of birds that were released in the Bahamas in 1974. They are a fairly common sight in the Bay Area, but this bird was the first of its species to ever be captured at CCFS! They spend a lot of time in pairs, and as we measured this bird we could see another – probably their mate – nearby. Holding the bird is one of our volunteer banders, Deanna, who as a major fan of doves was very excited to measure this massive bird.