New Zealand contains 2 of Dove species. These include Barbary Dove and Spotted Dove.
Streptopelia risoria
The Barbary dove, introduced to New Zealand in the late 19th century, is a gentle, medium-sized bird. This dove has beco...
Spilopelia chinensis
The spotted dove, introduced to New Zealand in the 1920s, medium-sized bird about as big as a blackbird.
