Speckled Pigeon

A common and conspicuous bird of towns, farmland and rocky outcrops across sub-Saharan Africa, easily told from feral pigeons by its bright red bare eye-ring and spotted wing pattern. It roosts and nests on cliff ledges, quarry faces and building eaves, and is often seen in small groups feeding on the ground on seeds and grain. Rooftops and ledges in urban centres offer reliable close views without any special effort.