Species · GBIF taxon 2495696
Streptopelia decaocto
streptopelia decaoctoAlso known as Collared Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove
Eurasian collared doves are highly successful colonizers, recognizable by their monotonous three-syllable cooing and rapid, direct flight. They associate closely with human settlements, nesting in suburban trees, parks, and agricultural areas where grain is abundant. Their rapid global expansion has made them one of the most familiar urban birds across several continents.
UrbanVocalAdaptable
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Cereal Grains
- Weed Seeds
- Berries
Predators
- Cooper's Hawk
- Domestic Cat
- Peregrine Falcon
ThreatsPesticide exposure, extreme winter weather, and predation
HabitatsSuburban areas, agricultural fields, parks, and gardens
Life span3 to 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
- GenusStreptopelia
- Speciesstreptopelia decaocto
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: Identify them by their persistent, rhythmic three-syllable cooing.
- Backyard feeding: Attract them to your yard by scattering millet or cracked corn on platform feeders.
Competitor (c) Paul Danese, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Frequent Companion (c) Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Mourad Harzallah, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mourad Harzallah · cc-by
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