Spotted Dove
NameSpotted Dove
Common NameSpotted Dove
Scientific NameStreptopelia chinensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsThe head is greyish-pink, transitioning to a pinkish-brown on the underparts. The back and wings are brownish with darker feather centers, giving a scaled appearance. The most prominent feature is the black patch on the sides and back of the neck, densely covered with small white spots. The tail is long and graduated, with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallA soft, cooing call, often described as a 'coo-coo-croo' or a four-note 'coo-coo-coo-coo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsurban, forest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has been widely introduced and established in many other parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the United States (e.g., California, Florida).
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white spotted neck patch, Greyish-pink head, Long, graduated tail, Brownish body with scaled wing feathers
Description
The Spotted Dove is a slender, medium-sized dove characterized by its distinctive black and white spotted neck patch. It is commonly found foraging on the ground in open habitats, often in urban and cultivated areas. This species is known for its gentle cooing vocalizations.
