African Collared-dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-roseogrisea"></birdfyi-bird>The African Collared-dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 152.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Gewicht | 152,33333333333334 g | 5.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes through dense forest in Timor region. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Arten | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
Distribution
African Collared-dove has been recorded in 15 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family