About the African Collared Dove
The African collared dove is a small dove found in the Sahel, northern parts of the Horn of Africa and southwestern Arabia. Although it lives in arid lands, it is found around water sources.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Canada, Colombia, Morocco, Belgium, Honduras, Burkina Faso, Bahamas, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Martinique, United Kingdom, Serbia.
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Vinaceous DoveStreptopelia vinaceaThe vinaceous dove is a small, stocky pigeon, typically 26 to 30 centimeters (10.2 to 11.8 inches) in length and 130 to 180 grams (4.6 to 6.3 ounces) in weight.
Dusky Turtle DoveStreptopelia lugensThe dusky turtle dove is a very dark or slaty gray dove, generally 28–30 centimeters long and 120–205 grams.
Sunda Collared DoveStreptopelia bitorquataThe Sunda collared dove is a small to medium-sized bird which has a light, rosy hue around the neck and chest area, fading into the underside of the bird which consists of a light caramel color, into a shade of cream at the base (start) of the tail.
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