Doves from Costa Rica

[Ariel Matias]

Below are just two of the many species of doves in Costa Rica. All pics were taken last weekend from our backyard


Inca Dove:
A dove that looks very similar to our own zebra dove.


400mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO200





400mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO200






White-winged Dove:
The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove whose native range extends from the south-western USA through Mexico and the Caribbean. They are brownish-gray above and gray below, with a bold white wing patch that appears as a brilliant white crescent in flight and is also visible at rest. Adults have a patch of blue, featherless skin around each eye and a long, dark mark on the lower face. Their eyes, legs, and feet are red. (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-winged_Dove)

400mm, 1/1000s, ISO200

[Ely Teehankee]

It is so nice to see you sharing your pictures. Keep them coming. This will forever be memories that you will forever treasure. I like the White-winged Dove best because of the blue eye shadow that it naturally has. It reminds me of women who puts on a blue eye shadow to make them beautiful just like this dove. Well done Ariel. Mabuhay.

[Bob Kaufman]

Very nice captures, Ariel! Both of these species occur in Arizona and Texas where i was fortunate to see them.

[Tonji Ramos]

Superb shots here. The exposure, colors and details. Very nice. Your backyard is really cool.

[Neon Rosell II]

Again, beautiful birds, Ariel! Excellent exposure and sharpness wide open!!

[JV Noriega]

Very nice Ariel.. They look like the same species i was able to photograph in Argentina. I will dig up my files and upload some shots for comparison. I remember them.. the Inca doves.. they're all over the place, even in the city during the height of winter down below in Buenas Aires. A flock of 30-50 doves roosted each night on trees just outside my apartment. I went to the rooftop area each morning to try and photograph them while having my morning coffee.. such amiable characters..

[Ariel Matias]

Thanks Ely, Bob, Neon, JV and Tonji for the very nice comments.