Barred Dove
NameBarred Dove
Common NameBarred Dove
Scientific NameGeopelia striata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly grey-brown on the upperparts, with fine black barring extending from the head down the neck, breast, and flanks. The belly is paler, and the tail is long. It has a blue-grey bill and a prominent orange eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of soft, cooing calls, often described as a series of 'coo-coo-coo' notes or a low, purring 'krrruk-krrruk-krrruk'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and parts of Australia. It has been widely introduced to many Pacific islands, including Hawaii.
Identifying Featuresfine black barring on neck and breast, orange eye-ring, small size, long tail
Description
The Barred Dove is a small, slender dove characterized by its distinctive fine barring across its neck and breast. It is often observed foraging on the ground in open habitats, moving with a quick, deliberate gait.
