Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Eurasian Collared Dove
Scientific name:	Streptopelia decaocto
Date:	1st - 22-23 Nov 2001 2nd - 14 Jan 2001 [must be 2002]
Time:	1st - 5:15 pm 2nd - 9:00 AM
Length of time observed:	15 minutes, 10 minutes
Number:
Age:
Sex:
Location:	Blanding, UT
County:	San Juan
Latilong:
Elevation:	6100 ft
Distance to bird:	7 meters, 20 meters
Optical equipment:
Weather:	overcast
Light Conditions:	good
Detailed description of bird:	I immediately knew this was something new to me. The light coloration, the band (collar) on the back of the neck and off I went to the field guide. I suppose without the bird in hand we couldn't rule out a Ringed turtle-dove - but that would be a stretch. At this writing my brother, who lives in Blanding is trying to procure a specimen (s) (5 Photos of specimen)
Song or call & method of delivery:
Behavior:	Perching around and feeding on the ground under a bird (seed) feeder
Habitat:	Within city limits
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	I know Rock Doves, Band-tailed and Mourning Doves - these were not those
Previous experience with this & similar species:
References consulted:	Sibley Guide to Birds
Description from:	FROM MEMORY
Observer:	Hal L. Black
Observer's address:	355 W. 200 N, Mapleton, Utah 84664
Observer's e-mail address:
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	Calvin Black (*Note From Matt* I believe that a specimen has been collected and the ID verified. Clayton, can you confirm this?)
Date prepared:	20 Jan 2002
Additional material:	5 Photos Original Document