Bird
Zebra Dove
Geopelia striataAlso known as Barred Ground Dove, Barred Dove
Zebra doves spend much of their time foraging on open ground, stepping rhythmically through lawns, roadsides, and agricultural fields in search of grass seeds. Famous across Southeast Asia and Hawaii for their soft, staccato cooing calls, these gentle birds are popular in songbird competitions where captive individuals are judged on vocal performance. They form tight monogamous pairs that nest in small trees or shrubs, constructing loose platforms of twigs to raise their young.
Ground ForagerUrban AdaptedMelodious
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyGrass Seeds, Weed Seeds, Small Insects
Predators
- Domestic Cat
- Accipiter Hawks
- Snakes
ThreatsPoaching for songbird trade, predation by domestic cats
HabitatsParks, gardens, farmlands, coastal scrub, urban areas
Life span10–14 years
Classification
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
- GenusGeopelia
- SpeciesGeopelia striata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listening for Calls: Listen for their rhythmic, staccato cooing early in the morning on low branches or rooftops.
- Approaching Ground Foragers: Move slowly when approaching on foot, as they flush into nearby trees when startled.
- Garden Habitat: Provide native grass plantings and shallow birdbaths to attract local pairs.
Frequent Companion (c) Zinogre, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Zinogre · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) patrickkavanagh, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Paul Korecky, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) PotMart186, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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