Philippine Collared-Dove
NamePhilippine Collared-Dove
Common NamePhilippine Collared-Dove
Scientific NameStreptopelia dusumieri
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsOverall brownish-grey plumage, with a pinkish-rufous wash on the head, neck, and breast. A prominent black half-collar bordered with white is present on the nape. The undertail coverts are white, and the eyes are reddish with a dark bill and reddish legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, mournful cooing sounds, often a repeated 'coo-coo-coo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many of its islands.
Identifying FeaturesBlack half-collar on nape, Pinkish wash on head and neck, Reddish eyes, Brownish-grey body plumage, Medium size for a dove
Description
A medium-sized dove with a brownish-grey body, a distinctive black half-collar on the nape, and a pinkish wash on the head and neck. It is often found in open habitats and urban areas, foraging on the ground for seeds.
