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Madagascar!- ID? October 18, 2014.
Malagasy turtle dove (Nesoenas picturatus). As suggested by the common name, long believe to be related to other turtle doves, but now known to be a relative of the Mauritius pink pigeon despite their very different appearances.
 
Malagasy turtle dove (Nesoenas picturatus). As suggested by the common name, long believe to be related to other turtle doves, but now known to be a relative of the Mauritius pink pigeon despite their very different appearances.

Very interesting. And thanks for the ID!

Do you know if the American birds originated from Madagascar (and thus are the nominate ssp) like the European ones were?

~Thylo:cool:
 

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