What Bird is This?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325604)
Rockingham, Australia
March 21, 2016 6:21pm CST
I was going to wait till I was able to identify this bird but thought, blow it, I'll ask the MyLot fraternity. It is a cage bird so I don't think it will be specific to Australia. It is in one of my sister's big aviaries and we looked after the birds for a few days last week.
I think it is some kind of dove but it's not a peaceful dove or a diamond dove or even a Barbary dove. Can anyone help? I can always ask my sister when she gets home but I thought someone might know.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
22 Mar 16
White winged Triller is as close as i can find. I thought of magpie but if these two are babies their color can change as they age. Good luck and let me know if you figure it out.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Mar 16
@JudyEv Isn't that interesting. I was searching for your native birds. It a wonder how it got there? Could it fly all that way or did someone being it in?
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 16
@PainsOnSlate It is now an aviary species so is reasonably easy to purchase. Many of our little native finches are now popular cage birds.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I think it is some kind of dove too. Maybe @JamesHxstatic will know.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
23 Mar 16
@JudyEv Then what is it doing in your neighborhood?
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
@ElizabethWallace It is now popular as a cage bird and my sister has several in her aviary.
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 16
@ElizabthWallace @Jessicalynnt Yes, it is a masked or Namaqua dove and native to South Africa/Madagascar.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Mar 16
I think it's some kind of pidgeon as it seems bigger than a dove? But what do I know- lol!
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 16
@MarymargII The name of 'masked dove' suits it doesn't it?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Mar 16
@JudyEv Now you'll have to post the answer Judy- it's got a cute black face. 
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
22 Mar 16
I have seen the birds before, but I do not know the name.
I think after you get the name, you can do some research and tell us about it.
I think this kind of birds belong to those that paired off for life. That means they do not change partners throughout their lifespan.
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 16
I have managed to find out what it is and have done another post about it. Thanks for your interest.
@slund2041 (3315)
• United States
22 Mar 16
For some reason the image is not loading for me.
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Mar 16
I don't know what's wrong. I've just replaced it with one half the size. Hope that helps.
@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
23 Mar 16
I hope that someone can help you out.
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 16
It's a masked dove, also known as a Namaqua dove. My sister rang this morning and I was able to ask her.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 Mar 16
it does remind me of a dove, but not sure
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@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
22 Mar 16
They're definitely birds 
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
22 Mar 16
It looks like a Dove. but I am not sure.
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Mar 16
Maybe it's a pigeon. I'll ask my sister tomorrow.
@WilmaHenry54 (355)
• Stanton, Kentucky
22 Mar 16
I don't know what kind they are but they're pretty!
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 16
They are pretty aren't they? And they are a nice gentle bird.
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
22 Mar 16
I have no idea what bird is this. They look pretty! My son always asked me about the breed of the birds or any trees or flowers, but I don't know how to check for them.
Hope you'll let us know if your sister has told you or you have found it out from others. 
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@JudyEv (325604)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Mar 16
I feel silly because I should have waited and asked my sister. I felt sure someone would know. :)
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
22 Mar 16
I've no idea. I have not seen a dove quite with those markings.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
22 Mar 16
I wish I knew, I have never seen this bird before.
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