以下文章来源于ShenzhenDaily ，作者Isaac Cohen
ShenzhenDaily.
Share what's hot in SZ
A spotted dove rests on a stump at Tianhou Palace, Nanshan District, in this Feb. 7, 2021 photo. Photos by Isaac Cohen
AMONG the most ubiquitous birds of Shenzhen, probably belonging to one of the most well-known birdspecies in the world, is the spotted dove (Streptopelia chinensis). This absolute beauty is a must-see in our city.
深圳最常见的鸟，可能也是世界上最出名的鸟类之一，就是珠颈斑鸠（Streptopelia chinensis），这绝美的鸟儿在深圳不容错过。
The spotted dove has a grayish head that transitions into a distinctive broad black collar with fascinating white spots covering the neck, except on the chest side. The color of the body is a beautiful blend of pale pink and gray, while the wings are of a darker gray that becomes brown as it gets closer to the black tips.
珠颈斑鸠头部呈灰色，后颈有宽阔的黑色，其上满布以白色细小斑点形成的领斑。身体是漂亮的淡粉色和灰色，翅膀是深灰色的，到翼尖渐渐变为棕色。
A spotted dove is seen in Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve in Futian District.
This beautiful bird reaches a length of approximately 32 cm, with a reasonably long tail and a 40-centimeter-long wingspan that, when spread open, lets us see how majestic they can be.
这种美丽的鸟儿体长可达32厘米，尾巴相当长，翼展可达40厘米，张开翅膀后十分气派。
Spotted doves prefer foraging the ground in search of seeds, buds, grains, or occasionally human leftovers, so it is very common to find them in parks around people. However, in Shenzhen, most of them show very reserved behavior and are easily driven away by the presence of humans.
珠颈斑鸠喜欢在地面上觅食，食物包括种子、花蕾、谷物，偶尔还会吃人类剩下的食物，所以你经常能在公园里发现它们的身影。然而，在深圳，它们大多较为害羞，很容易被人吓跑。
A spotted dove is seen perching on a tree branch in OCT Wetland Park in Nanshan District.
During their breeding season, which is almost all year round but with a slight preference for warmer months, they can lay up to three eggs per clutch that will be incubated by both parents for a period of two and a half weeks. Both parents tend to the young during a 10-day feeding period.
珠颈斑鸠几乎全年都在繁殖，但多集中于温暖的季节。它们每窝产卵多达三枚，雌雄轮流孵卵，孵化期为两周半。在10天的喂养期内，双方会一同照顾幼雏。
This dove species have been intentionally introduced to different countries due to its beauty, and in some places, it is raised on fowl farms to be consumed as a delicate dish. In any case, spotted doves are an essential part of our local urban ecosystem, and we must continue working for their preservation in our beloved city.
珠颈斑鸠由于其艳丽的外表而被专门引进不同的国家。在有些地方，它被养在养殖场里，作为一种美味的菜肴供人享用。总之，珠颈斑鸠是我们城市生态系统的一个重要组成部分，我们应该继续保护它们，让它们能够我们在美丽的深圳不断繁衍。
About the writer：
关于作者：
Isaac Cohen, a biologist from Colombia, has been recording through his camera lens the beautiful and colorful wildlife in Shenzhen since arriving in town in the summer of 2017.
Isaac Cohen是一位来自哥伦比亚的生物学家，于2017年来到深圳。从那时起，他就开始用手中的相机记录深圳丰富多彩的生物世界。
原标题：《Discover Shenzhen｜The spotted dove 珠颈斑鸠》