Vinaceous Dove
NameVinaceous Dove
Common NameVinaceous Dove
Scientific NameStreptopelia vinacea
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsHead and underparts are vinaceous-pink, fading to white on the belly and undertail coverts. The back and wings are greyish-brown, with darker primaries. A prominent black patch is present on the hindneck. The tail is grey with white outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, cooing 'coo-coo-coo-coo' or 'doo-doo-doo-doo', often repeated.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Mauritania east to Ethiopia and Eritrea, and south to northern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesBlack hindneck patch, Vinaceous-pink head and underparts, Slender build, Greyish-brown back and wings, White outer tail feathers
Description
The Vinaceous Dove is a small, slender dove characterized by its vinaceous-pink head and underparts, contrasting with a greyish-brown back and wings. A distinctive black patch on the hindneck is a key identifying feature. It is often found foraging on the ground in open habitats.
