Spilopelia chinensis

Spotted Dove at Bonython, ACT

Spilopelia chinensis at Bonython, ACT - 23 May 2021
Spilopelia chinensis at Bonython, ACT - 23 May 2021
Spilopelia chinensis at Bonython, ACT - 23 May 2021
Spilopelia chinensis at Bonython, ACT - 23 May 2021
Spilopelia chinensis at Bonython, ACT - 23 May 2021
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Identification history

Spilopelia chinensis 25 May 2021 MatthewFrawley
Spilopelia chinensis 25 May 2021 RodDeb

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may have been more than 6 as there were 4 on one tree and another couple nearby and could hear cooing in the distance. Have put 2 audio files on from the day also if interested please see 4383203 and 4383204

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Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Bonython, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
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Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta (Common Evening Primrose) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Idalima affinis (A day flying moth) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by WarrenRowland
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by WarrenRowland
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Bonython, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Bonython, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by WarrenRowland
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Sep 2016 by michaelb
Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Sep 2016 by michaelb
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 5 Jul 2015 by michaelb
Banksia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia (Heath-leaved Banksia) at Bonython, ACT - 21 Jun 2015 by michaelb
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Bonython, ACT - 25 Mar 2015 by michaelb

Location information

Sighting information

  • 6 Abundance
  • 23 May 2021 02:56 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Species information

  • Spilopelia chinensis Scientific name
  • Spotted Dove Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 723.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 118 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Streptopelia chinensis

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