Cleo

Uploaded: April 26, 2012

Description

White Doves are small birds, about 12" from head to tail. They will live an average of 10 - 15 years, though some may live over 25 years. (Cleo is 20 years old)

In the 1800's and early 1900's the Ringneck Dove and the White Dove were considered to be two different species/races of dove due to the difference in their coloration. They were labeled the "Blond Ringneck" Steptopelia risoria and the "White Ringneck" Streptopelia alba. Many years elapsed before it was determined that these two birds were the same species, just two different color phases. These two colors were the only known colors in the United States until the 1950's.

One of the most ancient symbols of peace is the olive branch. The symbol of the dove and olive branch was used by early Christians and was later adopted as a secular symbol. It was popularized by Pablo Picasso in 1949 and became widely used in the post-war peace movement.

May Your Day Be 'Peaceful'<:))

Comments

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 26, 2012

Beautiful dove and image, Lorraine. Thanks for all the info too. Is this Cleo? Have a wonderful day, Lorriane! #1458929

Joy Rector April 26, 2012

beautiful shot, and great info #10109756

Liz blahh April 26, 2012

Beautiful! #10109971

John Connolly April 26, 2012

A wondereful story and capture Lorraine! Cleo is looking great for its age! #10110408

Tammy Espino April 26, 2012

Beautiful capture! #10110704

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 27, 2012

Cleo is so pretty....he has blessed you a long time. Beautiful bird and image! #10111183

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 27, 2012

Excellent Lorraine, love the history too!

jo ann c. #10111548

Chris Ebben April 27, 2012

Great to see Cleo again & looking so good. Very interesting info as well. Good work=^..^= #10112170

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