Sunda Collared-Dove
NameSunda Collared-Dove
Common NameSunda Collared-Dove
Scientific NameStreptopelia bitorquata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThe head and underparts are a pinkish-brown, fading to a paler, almost whitish belly. The back and wings are grey-brown, with darker primary feathers. A prominent black collar, bordered with white, is present on the hindneck. The eyes are orange with a grey orbital ring, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, cooing call, often described as a repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'coo-coo-coo' phrase.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Sunda Islands of Indonesia, including Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba, Timor, and other smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying FeaturesBlack collar bordered with white on hindneck, Pinkish-brown head and underparts, Orange eyes with grey orbital ring, Medium-sized brownish-grey dove
Description
The Sunda Collared-Dove is a medium-sized dove characterized by its brownish-grey plumage and a distinctive black-and-white collar on its hindneck. It is typically found foraging on the ground in open and semi-open habitats, feeding primarily on seeds and grains.
