The red-eyed dove has a dark red iris; the eye is surrounded by a small patch of maroon skin. The left upper photo (Sakina), is courtesy of Paul Oliver; the left 2nd row (Lake Bunyonnyi) is courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst; The right upper photo was taken in Olasiti. The other photos were taken in Tarangire and Olasiti. Click the photo above for several enlargements including chicks in a nest and an immature.