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Nature Walk: Eurasian Collared Dove

Posted on February 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM by Taylor Eisenhauer

“Before human settlement, wildlife species were rarely found beyond their place of evolutionary origin. Through time humans have moved plants, insects and animals to other continents around the world, known as exotic species in their new countries. Some do not survive and gradually disappear; however, others multiply due to a lack of natural controls to become serious pests competing with native inhabitants. The Eurasian Collared Dove is one example that has become naturalized across much of the U.S. and is generally found in towns and cities.” – Carl Kurtz

“Before human settlement, wildlife species were rarely found beyond their place of evolutionary origin. Through time humans have moved plants, insects and animals to other continents around the world, known as exotic species in their new countries. Some do not survive and gradually disappear; however, others multiply due to a lack of natural controls to become serious pests competing with native inhabitants. The Eurasian Collared Dove is one example that has become naturalized across much of the U.S. and is generally found in towns and cities.” – Carl Kurtz

If you are interested in purchasing a print of this photo or requesting information on possible use of any of our “Nature Walk” photographs, please contact Carl Kurtz at cpkurtz@netins.net. View our other Nature Walk posts!

Taylor

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