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White-winged Collared-dove

Streptopelia reichenowi

Least Concern
Wingspan
28.0 cm
Weight
117.33333333333333 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The White-winged Collared-dove (Streptopelia reichenowi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28 cm and a weight of 117.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

Medium dove, 28–31 cm, pale grey with extensive white in the wings (visible in flight), a black hindneck collar, and pink breast. Restricted to the arid Horn of Africa, primarily Ethiopia and Somalia, in dry thorn-scrub and semi-desert. Granivore of grass seeds. Little-known and rarely photographed. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 28.0 cm 11.0 in
Weight 117.33333333333333 g 4.14 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

2

Sound

Song

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense Tanimbar island 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 reichenowi

Distribution

White-winged Collared-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the White-winged Collared-dove endangered?
The White-winged Collared-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Collared-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the White-winged Collared-dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense Tanimbar island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-winged Collared-dove?
The White-winged Collared-dove has a wingspan of 28.0 cm, weight of 117.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Collared-dove belong to?
The White-winged Collared-dove (Streptopelia reichenowi) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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