African Collared-dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea
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حول
Small dove, 26–29 cm, pale pinkish-grey with a black hindneck collar and white tail corners. Native to arid zones of sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to Tanzania. The ancestor of the domesticated Barbary Dove (ring-necked dove). Granivore of grass seeds and small grains in dry savanna, farmland, and desert edge. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| الوزن | 152,33333333333334 g | 5.37 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Ruddy Cuckoo-dove: rich rufous-brown above; plain buff below; long red-brown tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Timor region. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| الأنواع | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
Distribution
African Collared-dove has been recorded in 15 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family