Burmese Collared Dove
Streptopelia xanthocycla
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Myanmar
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The Burmese collared dove (Streptopelia xanthocycla) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Eurasian collared dove (S. decaocto). It differs from Eurasian collared dove in having a bright yellow eye ring (as opposed to pale grey to whitish), and slightly darker plumage. It is the same 30–32 cm length as the Eurasian collared dove.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Central Myanmar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Burmese collared dove
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
