Erie News Now Spotlights Collared Dove Fern as ‘Friday Feature Creature’

Erie, PA, September 18, 2026 —

Erie News Now has announced that its ‘Friday Feature Creature’ this week is a Collared dove by the name of Fern.

The segment, which appears to be a recurring feature by the news outlet, highlights a specific animal each Friday. The specific details regarding Fern’s background, the exact date of the feature, or the reasons for its selection were not provided in the available information.

The Collared dove, scientifically known as Streptopelia decaocto, is a species of dove native to Eurasia. It has become an introduced species in many other parts of the world, including North America. These doves are generally recognized by their slender build, pale grey-brown plumage, and a distinctive black band around the back of their neck, which gives them their common name.

The ‘Friday Feature Creature’ segment aims to bring attention to animals, though further details about the purpose or scope of this particular feature on Fern were not detailed.

The specific location within Erie where Fern resides or was observed was not specified. Information regarding any partnerships or organizations involved in the feature was also not provided.

Erie News Now has not released further details regarding the presentation of Fern as the ‘Friday Feature Creature’, such as the format or duration of the segment.

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