Madagascar Turtle Dove Nesoenas picturata

Madagascar Turtle Dove
Madagascar Turtle Dove
Madagascar Turtle Dove
The Madagascar Turtle Dove, also called the Malagassy Turtle Dove, is also present on other Indian Ocean islands including Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Madagascar Turtle Dove
Madagascar Turtle Dove
Madagascar Turtle Dove
It is more closely related to the endangered Pink Pigeon (see link below) than to the Turtle Dove.
Madagascar Turtle Dove
Madagascar Turtle Dove
Males and females have similar plumage. This pair have a chick (or chicks) in the nest. One parent has lost an eye.