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)
Richardphotos
not only did you capture her,an outstanding one to boot!!she is beautiful Maria
iloco
Great capture. Very nice. I seen my first robin of the year this morning. Spring is officaly on its way. :)
Mondwin
Fantastic capture Dear Maria!!!!!!!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
mps
She is a beauty. I wouldn't mind seeing her myself. I don't think they make it to this area though.
MrsRatbag
Beautiful capture!
Realm_Of_Illusion
Really great capture, looks like she is in the middle of a conversation explaining something. Great work :)
JazzLynn
Absolutely magnificent.
DukeNukem2005
Very beautiful and very nice! Very well done!
tizjezzme
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.
Marcel-P
Again a fabulous shot with great details, colors and lightning and what a beautiful bird! :o)
helanker
WOOOW, Maria! Congratulations. She is gorgeous and you captured her perfectly. BRAVO !!!
jocko500
this is wonderful looking
barbdennist
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.
afugatt
She's beautiful! We have a white dove that visits our yard too.
krakosky
splendid shot and great use of natural light.
JaneEden
Your patience paid off Maria and you have managed to capture a superb image of her, well done!! hugs Jane xx
FrenchKiss
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!
uk601
fantastic close-up. great shot
mickuk50
i can imagine your thrill at capturing this beauty maria ,not a superb capture but excellent info aswell :o).. mick
virginiese
A very nice shot as always...
lanemtripp
wonderful image and im glad you were able to finally get a shot of this rare beauty
Cytisus
Superb capture and lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
viper
Great shot, some things are well worth the weight
mark.spooner
A nice capture.
goodoleboy
Stellar macro capture with a title right out of Star Trek! A beautiful dove no matter the name or variety, Maria!
kansas
Very interesting information. Thanks. An absolutely wonderful capture of this beautiful dove.
stolta
Wonderful shot!
BorisB
This looks so peaceful and sunny, a masterpiece, Bravo!!
DennisReed
Coooooooooooo! ;)
D.C.Monteny
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!