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Their body color resembles pheasants

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  • Kijibato | Oriental Turtle Dove
  • Oriental Turtle Doves are native to Japan and can be seen in the city all year round. They are characterized by a scale-like pattern on their wings.
    One morning, I came across a Oriental Turtle Dove bathing at a watering hole. As I watched its back as it prepared for the morning and flew away, I could feel the day beginning with the fresh morning air.

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    Oriental Turtle Dove (top) and Rock Dove (bottom)

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