Eurasian Collared-dove
(Streptopelia decaocto)

This alien species is not found in Mammoth Cave N.P., but is an uncommon resident in nearby open countryside.

Collared-doves are larger and grayer than Mourning Doves, with squared-off tails.

For anyone interested in seeing this species, try a few miles both north and south of the intersection at 37.166730, -85.838462.

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