Birds and wildlife

Collared Dove

Streptopelia decaoctoGroup: Pigeons and dovesUK Conservation status:Green

How to identify

Collared Doves are a pale, pinky-brown-grey colour, with a distinctive black neck collar (as the name suggests). They have deep red eyes and reddish feet. Their cooing, which can sometimes seem to go on forever, will be a familiar sound to many of you. Although you'll often see them on their own or in pairs, flocks may form where there is a lot of food available.

Call

Collared Dove

David Farrow / xeno-canto

Key

  1. Resident
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* This map is intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations.
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