Leucistic Eurasian Collared Dove by CavalierLady
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I have been trying to get a shot of this one dove for nearly a year now.
This is an Eurasian Collared Dove like this one that I posted a month ago. They are the familiar grayish brown of most doves that you see. But this little beauty is the palest cream color with a sprinkling of white feathers. She and her mate come only occasionally, and are very skittish when I appear with my camera and are quick to fly. I've tried dozens of times to get a shot of her, and this early morning backlit shot was the best I have been able to get. When she is sunlit on the ground, she fairly shines!
About a year ago, I posted an image of a pure white Leucistic Red Tailed Hawk. . Leucism is a condition where the animal lacks the pigment in the skin cells to produce the normal pigmentation specific to each breed of animal. It can produce any combination pale or white feathers, a single feather, patches of feathers or all the feathers. Unlike albino animals, which always have red or pink eyes, because of the lack of melanin, leucistic animals have normal eyes. It is what distinguishes albinism from leucism and leucistic animals are often mistaken as being albino. It's always such a joy when she and her mate come to visit, and many times I just stand, watch, and admire, never even reaching for my camera.
Thank you for taking the time to view and comment. I appreciate it.
Comments (40)
not only did you capture her,an outstanding one to boot!!she is beautiful Maria
Great capture. Very nice. I seen my first robin of the year this morning. Spring is officaly on its way. :)
Fantastic capture Dear Maria!!!!!!!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
She is a beauty. I wouldn't mind seeing her myself. I don't think they make it to this area though.
Beautiful capture!
Really great capture, looks like she is in the middle of a conversation explaining something. Great work :)
Absolutely magnificent.
Very beautiful and very nice! Very well done!
Persistence pays off !!! I'm so glad you kept on trying; cuz she is SO PRETTY!!! You got the light just perfect, too .. outstanding shot.
Again a fabulous shot with great details, colors and lightning and what a beautiful bird! :o)
WOOOW, Maria! Congratulations. She is gorgeous and you captured her perfectly. BRAVO !!!
this is wonderful looking
She is beautiful indeed and I'm glad you finally got a picture of her to share with us. I found the information you provided very interesting as it was new to me.
She's beautiful! We have a white dove that visits our yard too.
splendid shot and great use of natural light.
Your patience paid off Maria and you have managed to capture a superb image of her, well done!! hugs Jane xx
Ohh you must be so pleased to have captured this image! She is indeed a beauty and I can understand why you watch her when she shows up. What a fantastic shot!
fantastic close-up. great shot
i can imagine your thrill at capturing this beauty maria ,not a superb capture but excellent info aswell :o).. mick
A very nice shot as always...
wonderful image and im glad you were able to finally get a shot of this rare beauty
Superb capture and lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great shot, some things are well worth the weight
A nice capture.
Stellar macro capture with a title right out of Star Trek! A beautiful dove no matter the name or variety, Maria!
Very interesting information. Thanks. An absolutely wonderful capture of this beautiful dove.
Wonderful shot!
This looks so peaceful and sunny, a masterpiece, Bravo!!
Coooooooooooo! ;)
Djeez, Maria, do you have all these birds trained or what ;-) They always sit so comfortably in your photo's, it's almost like you painted them there. Gorgeous image!