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Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

Painting of a light grey dove with slightly darker wings and tail, and a dark neck band and beak. Bird is standing on a rock with no other background. Inscription at bottom centre reads, "Indian ring-dove (Turtur risorius)."

Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807

Spotted dove (Streptopelia chinensis)

Painting of a dove with ombré blue and pink head, chest, and belly. The same colours are on the back and wings, with black speckles. Bird is standing on beige ground with shaded water and minimal suggestions of plants in the background. Inscription at bottom centre reads, "Spotted dove (Turtur suratensis)."

Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807

Red Collared Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica)

Painting of a bright peach-coloured dove with a light blue head and accents on the tail, which is also accented by dark grey. Black band on the back of the bird's neck. Bird is standing on plain shaded ground. Inscription at bottom centre reads, "Red turtle-dove [male symbol] (Oenopopelia tranquebarica)."

Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807