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Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian Collared-Doves originate from the Indian Sub-continent. Although only introduced in the late 1970's, this bird is now common in Florida. First found in Kern County in 2001, the success of this bird in other regions leads to the conclusion that unless removed it will be equally successful here. Adults: Length 31-34 cm. Wingspan: 63-70 cm. Weight: 170-240g. larger than similar Mourning Dove Color: Light cinnamon gray wash over back, light gray on chest, head, and nape. Nape ringed with half black collar that does not extend to the throat. Wings mottled gray with dark primaries, tail long and broad in flight with white outer webbing. Webbing black near rump. Center tail feathers gray. Legs short pink. Bill black, short and thin. Eyes dark red. |
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Breeding: monogamous 3-6 broods per year, 1-2 smooth, glossy, oval 31mm long; white eggs Nesting: Solitary nesting, with groups sharing local area in good habitats. May use traditional and non-traditional nest materials. Simple saucer-shaped platform of twigs and plant fibers, built in trees and on buildings Incubation: 14-18 days by both parents Fledging: 15-19 days Voice: coo COOO cUK, coo COOO cUK. In flight harsh, nasal krreeeew Lifespan: up to 20 years in captivity Flight Speed: 38 mph Diet: Mostly seeds, some greens, some soft fruit, garbage. Young fed crop milk. Feeds on ground but will take berries from bushes. Doves are unique from other birds as they drink by sucking, so they don't have to tilt their heads back to swallow. Habits: solitary or in pairs, migratory. Males make showy display flights, rising up into the air, clapping their wings, and then gliding down with their wings and tail spread out. Habitat: Urban, rural, parklands Range: Native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar it migrated to Europe in the 17th & 18th centuries and continues to spread its range. Introduced to Florida in the late 1970's and now occurs from Florida to Texas and spreading. California sightings continue to grow. In Kern it has been seen in Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, and the Kern Valley. See Handbook of Birds of the World Listen at eNature.com |
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