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Zebra Dove

Geopelia striata

Least Concern
Wingspan
19.4 cm
Weight
61.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Small dove, 20–23 cm, finely barred brown and grey all over with a small blue-grey face and a long slender tail. Native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia; widely introduced to Hawaii, Tanzania, and elsewhere. Inhabits open scrub, gardens, and paddy fields. Granivore of tiny seeds and millet. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.4 cm 7.6 in
Weight 61.0 g 2.15 oz

Identification

Plumage

Bronze-winged Dove (Metriopelia): bronze-green wing spots; gray-brown; pale below; white orbital ring; Andean South American dove

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.

Clutch Size

2

Sound

Song

Soft, rhythmic cooing with zebra quality; distinctive warm notes typical of Southeast Asian urban habitat.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geopelia
Species Geopelia striata

Distribution

Zebra Dove has been recorded in 11 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Zebra Dove endangered?
The Zebra Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Zebra Dove nest?
Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
What does the Zebra Dove sound like?
Soft, rhythmic cooing with zebra quality; distinctive warm notes typical of Southeast Asian urban habitat.
How big is the Zebra Dove?
The Zebra Dove has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 61.0 g.
What order and family does the Zebra Dove belong to?
The Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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