About the Red-eyed Dove
The red-eyed dove is a dove that is widespread and common in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004.
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The red-eyed dove's pale bluish gray forehead merges into a darker hue on the crown. The neck, breast, and underparts, are dark mauve-pink to wine-red, upperparts are grayish brown, and primaries are black. Outer wing-coverts are dark slaty blue. Flanks, sides of rump, and underwing-coverts are bluish gray. Rectrices are dark gray basally, light brownish gray on the terminal half. Neck has a black half-collar. Iris varies from yellowish to orange to red or orange-brown. Orbital skin is purplish red. Bill is black. Legs are purplish red.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
European Turtle DoveStreptopelia turturThe European turtle dove is smaller and more slender than many other doves.
Red Collared DoveStreptopelia tranquebaricaThe red collared dove is a relatively small species, with a length of 20.5–23 cm (8.1–9.1 in) and a weight of around 104 g (3.7 oz).
Ring-necked DoveStreptopelia capicolaTheir body feathers are darkest on the upper side, where they are coloured in dull tones of grey and brown, with shades of lavender on the nape.
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