Red Collared-Dove
NameRed Collared-Dove
Common NameRed Collared-Dove
Scientific NameStreptopelia tranquebarica
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, a prominent black collar on the nape, and a reddish-brown body. The underparts are paler, and the flight feathers are darker. Females are generally duller, with a brownish-grey head and a less vibrant reddish body.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, low, and repetitive cooing sound, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'krrru-krrru-krrru'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of southern China.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, reddish-brown body, black collar on nape (males), small size
Description
The Red Collared-Dove is a small dove characterized by its distinctive reddish-brown body and a grey head. It is often seen foraging on the ground for seeds in open woodlands and cultivated areas.
