Red Collared-Dove

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Order:

Columbiformes

Family:

Columbidae

Size:

28-32 centimeters (11-12.5 inches)

Weight:

150 to 200 grams (5.3 to 7 ounces)

Taxonomy:

S. t. tranquebarica (Hermann, 1804)

Short Description:

The Red Collared-Dove is a medium-sized dove with a relatively slender body. It has a soft grayish-brown plumage overall, with a distinctive reddish-brown patch on the back of its neck, which gives the species its name. The wings and tail are slightly darker than the body, and the tail is long and squared at the tip.

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In Pakistan, the Red Collared-Dove is primarily found in the southern and coastal regions, including areas such as Sindh, Baluchistan, and parts of Punjab. It inhabits a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, scrublands, agricultural lands, and urban environments.

Red Collared-Doves are often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging on the ground for seeds, grains, and other plant matter. They are relatively adaptable birds and can be found in a range of habitats, including cities, towns, villages, and rural areas. During the breeding season, which typically occurs from spring to summer, Red Collared-Doves build simple nests of twigs and grass in trees, shrubs, or on man-made structures. Both parents share incubation duties and care for the young chicks until they fledge. The species is known for its soft cooing call, which is a common sound in its habitat and is often heard throughout the day.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast