These are very attractive pigeons - they look far more exotic than the common Turtle Doves and Laughing Doves. Nice light angle and BG. Nice texture with the ruffled feathers. The shaded perch is a bit prominent so I might try dodging or adding a curves adjustment to a selection to lighten it a bit.
Interesting image. I had to look twice to figure out the shape of the perch but the biird was sitting just right. Nice BKGR and sharpness.
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Really nice pose, BG...and a cool looking bird too. I'm not familiar with this species but wondered if a slight saturation and/or contrast boost might not be needed...it looks a little 'flat' to me (but again, could be my work monitor too).
Stuart, I think you have created a fine composition with this beautiful subject. The details of the bird against that lovely BG works very well. Congrats!