Red Collared-dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
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About
Small dove, 20–23 cm, sexually dimorphic: males have a brick-red back and wings with a blue-grey head and black collar; females are browner. Widespread across South and Southeast Asia from India to the Philippines, in open agricultural land and scrub. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 109.33333333333333 g | 3.86 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rusty-capped Cuckoo-dove: rufous crown; brown above; barred below; long tail; red orbital ring; New Guinea island endemic species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Solomon Islands. 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 tranquebarica |
Distribution
Red Collared-dove has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family