Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto): Photos, Range and Facts

Overview

The Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto), often called the collared dove, is a dove species from the genus Streptopelia. It is grey-buff to pinkish-grey, and has a black half-collar edged with white on its nape, alluding to the name. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has also been introduced to Japan, North and Central America, and select Caribbean islands.

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Range and habitat

Europe to Middle East, India, Sri Lanka, western China, and Korea; introduced in North America, and occurs in the USA (except northeastern), southern Canada (except eastern) and southern Alaska, the West Indies, and northern Mexico locally to southern Mexico.

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.