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Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola

Overview​

Description​

The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared dove, is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It is a mostly sedentary bird, found in a variety of open habitats. Within range, its penetrating and rhythmic, three-syllabled crooning is a familiar sound at any time of the year. Its name is derived from the semi-collar of black feathers on the lower nape, a feature shared with a number of Streptopelia species. Like all doves, they depend on surface water. They congregate in large flocks at waterholes in dry regions to drink and bathe.1

Taxonomy​

Columbiformes > Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) > Pigeons and Doves

Sightings​

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Relevant Sightings​

Places Seen​

  • Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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Footnotes​

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring-necked_dove ↩