Ring-necked Dove
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Doves and Pigeons

Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola

LCLeast Concern
Family
Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
Order
Columbiformes

Overview

The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove, half-collared dove, or the Cape Lager is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It is a mostly sedentary bird, found in a variety of open habitats. Within range, its penetrating and rhythmic, three-syllabled crooning is a familiar sound at any time of the year. Its name is derived from the semi-collar of black feathers on the lower nape, a feature shared with a number of Streptopelia species.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.