The Spotted Dove is an introduced species to Australia. Since their introduction, they have been successfully assimilated. They can be found in most places where humans are found. Most importantly, they are food for the native raptors.

This photograph of a Spotted Dove was taken in the morning of 21 October 2024 at Trin Warren Tam-boore.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO640

Spotted Doves are an introduced species that is now well-established in Australia. They can be found in forested areas as well as where humans live.

While not a species I go out of my way to photograph, this Spotted Dove taken at Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore on 20 October 2024 was interesting to me because I like how the sun lighted its head while its body and tail transitions into the shadow. The hash shadow on its face gives it a cheeky expression. The background is forested and dark , and that adds a bit of drama to the image.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO360