About the Vinaceous Dove
The vinaceous dove is a bird species in the pigeon family Columbidae that widely resident across northern Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The 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. Its back, wings, and tail are pale brown. When flying, it shows a blackish underwing. The head and the underparts are pale pinkish-grey, and it has a black hind-neck patch edged with white. The legs are red, with white in the tail. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller than adults. The call is a fast coo-cu-cu-coo. They can live about 3 to 5 years in the wild.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in December · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
African Collared DoveStreptopelia roseogriseaThe African collared dove is a small dove found in the Sahel, northern parts of the Horn of Africa and southwestern Arabia.
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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