Sunda Collared-dove
Streptopelia bitorquata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-bitorquata"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium dove, 29–33 cm, brown with a pale grey head, two black neck collars (one partial, one full), and a pinkish breast. Native to the Lesser Sunda Islands, Philippines, and adjacent Indonesian islands. Inhabits open forest, scrub, and agricultural land. Granivore of seeds and grains. Often domesticated across its range. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Weight | 157.0 g | 5.54 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Barred Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian forest cuckoo-dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 16-19 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Species | Streptopelia bitorquata |
Distribution
Sunda Collared-dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family