Eurasian Collared-dove
Streptopelia decaocto
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-decaocto"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium dove, 31–33 cm, pale sandy-grey with a black half-collar on the hindneck and white-tipped tail. Originally from South and Southeast Asia, it spread explosively across Europe in the 20th century and was introduced to North America. Granivore of seeds and grains. One of history's most successful range-expanding birds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.7 cm | 13.7 in |
| Weight | 179.66666666666666 g | 6.34 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Slender-billed Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; slim bill; long tail; Australian-New Guinea cuckoo-dove; slender
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 15-19 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, repetitive cooing phrase; warm notes with classic Eurasian quality, familiar across open woodland.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Species | Streptopelia decaocto |
Distribution
Eurasian Collared-dove has been recorded in 37 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family