Ring-necked Dove
NameRing-necked Dove
Common NameRing-necked Dove
Scientific NameStreptopelia capicola
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, with a paler grey head and a pinkish-grey wash on the breast. A prominent black half-collar is present on the back of the neck. The belly is white, and the outer tail feathers have white tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a characteristic three-note cooing call, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kuk-coo-kuk'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Mauritania and Senegal east to Ethiopia and Somalia, and south through East Africa to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBlack half-collar on nape, Pale grey head, Pinkish-grey breast, Typical dove shape, White tips on outer tail feathers
Description
The Ring-necked Dove is a medium-sized dove characterized by its pale grey head, pinkish breast, and a distinctive black half-collar on the nape. It is a common and adaptable species found across various habitats in sub-Saharan Africa, often seen foraging on the ground for seeds.
