African Collared-dove vs Burmese Collared-dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea compared with Streptopelia xanthocycla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Collared-dove | Burmese Collared-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Streptopelia roseogrisea | Streptopelia xanthocycla |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 152.33333333333334 g (5.37 oz) | 149.0 g (5.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Timor region. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Burmese Collared-dove
Soft, gentle cooing with Burmese warmth; pure notes with mild rhythmic quality through open dry woodland.
Conservation Status
African Collared-dove
Burmese Collared-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
African Collared-dove
Ruddy Cuckoo-dove: rich rufous-brown above; plain buff below; long red-brown tail; red orbital ring; Southeast Asian species
Burmese Collared-dove
Indonesian Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Indonesian archipelago species
About These Birds
African Collared-dove
Small dove, 26–29 cm, pale pinkish-grey with a black hindneck collar and white tail corners. Native to arid zones of sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to Tanzania. The ancestor of the domesticated Barbary Dove (ring-necked dove). Granivore of grass seeds and small grains in dry savanna, farmland, and desert edge. Least Concern.
Burmese Collared-dove
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.