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DOVE SPECIES INFORMATION

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.

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Did you know that
White Doves are
actually a variety of Ringneck Dove and not a separate species?

 

  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.