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Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola

Least Concern

Envergure

30,2 cm

Poids

144,66666666666666 g

Famille

Columbidae

Ordre

Columbiformes

À propos

Medium dove, 26–28 cm, pale grey-brown with a black hindneck collar and a pinkish breast. Extremely common across sub-Saharan Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa, in open woodland, savanna, and farmland. Granivore of seeds and grain. Familiar garden bird throughout its range and one of Africa's most abundant doves. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	30,2 cm	11.9 in
Poids	144,66666666666666 g	5.10 oz

Identification

Plumage

Mackinlay's Cuckoo-dove: rufous-brown above; barred below; long barred tail; red orbital ring; Pacific island cuckoo-dove

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 16-17 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-4

Son

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille	Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus	Streptopelia
Espèces	Streptopelia capicola

Distribution

Ring-necked Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Ring-necked Dove endangered?

The Ring-necked Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Ring-necked Dove nest?

Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 16-17 days.

What does the Ring-necked Dove sound like?

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Ring-necked Dove?

The Ring-necked Dove has a wingspan of 30.2 cm, weight of 144.66666666666666 g.

What order and family does the Ring-necked Dove belong to?

The Ring-necked Dove (Streptopelia capicola) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.