There are two domesticated species which are quite often kept as pets and available from pet stores. These doves are called the Ringneck Dove (Streptopelia risoria) and the Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata). They do quite well in pet bird sized cages and are often kept in pairs. The classic White Dove is actually a variety of the Ringneck dove and is not its own species.

Beyond these two domestic species, there are over 300 other species of doves in the world as well which are generally called "exotic" or "wild" species. A number of these are kept in captivity but require housing in a larger enclosure often called an aviary. Below is a listing of several exotic species which are kept in captivity on a fairly common basis. Click on the species name for a picture and/or a brief description.

You will notice that information is still being collected and compiled about some of these species. New Species will be added as information is gathered and processed.

	DOMESTIC SPECIES		EXOTIC (WILD) SPECIES
Ringneck Dove White Dove Diamond Dove Did you know that White Doves are actually a variety of Ringneck Dove and not a separate species?		African Collared Dove Asian Dwarf Turtle Dove Australian Crested Pigeon Bar Shoulder Dove (Copper Neck) Bare-eyed Ground Dove Bartlett's Bleeding Heart Pigeon Black-winged Ground Dove Blue Crowned Pigeon Blue Ground Dove Blue-spotted Dove Bronzewing Pigeon (common) Cape Dove Cassin's Dove Celebes Quail Dove Crested Quail Dove Diamond Dove Emerald-spotted Dove Eurasian Collared Dove European Wood Pigeon Golden Heart Dove Greenwing Dove Half-collared Dove Inca Dove Jobi Dove		Key West Quail Dove Laceneck Dove Luzon Bleeding Heart Dove Mourning Dove Mountain Witch Nicobar Pigeon Olive Pigeon Passenger Pigeon Peaceful Dove Peruvian Ground Dove Pheasant Pigeon Picui Ground Dove Pygmy Ground Dove Ruddy Ground Dove Senegal Palm Dove Socorro Dove Tambourine Dove Triangular Spot Dove Victoria Crowned Pigeon Vinaceous Ringdove White Crowned Pigeon White Winged Dove Zebra Dove
		Nearly all of this species information was collected and sorted by Jeff Downing, owner of DiamondDove.com and President of the ADA. Please take a moment to visit Jeff's website and be sure to order his book, Diamond Doves: A Guide To Thier Colors And Care.