Burmese Collared-dove
Streptopelia xanthocycla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-xanthocycla"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium dove, 28–31 cm, similar to Eurasian Collared-dove but with a broader yellow orbital ring and slightly darker plumage. Endemic to Myanmar. Inhabits open woodland, scrub, and cultivated land. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Formerly treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Collared-dove. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 149.0 g | 5.26 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Indonesian Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Indonesian archipelago species
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with Burmese warmth; pure notes with mild rhythmic quality through open dry woodland.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Species | Streptopelia xanthocycla |
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Other species in the Columbidae family