Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Pigeon Like
Length: 13 in. (33 cm )
Introduced from Europe, this dove is expanding its range in North America rapidly. It is almost always associated with human habitation, farms, ranches and feed lots. It forms small flocks and is usually obvious in the open habitats it prefers. The poorly-constructed nest is made up of small twigs and placed in a bush or low tree.
The four-digit banding code is ECDO.
Male |
Agricultural
Riparian / River forest
Urban city
Sex of Bird: Male
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Eurasian Collared-Dove
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eurasian-collared-dove
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Eurasian Collared-Dove. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eurasian-collared-dove
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Eurasian Collared-Dove". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eurasian-collared-dove
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Eurasian Collared-Dove". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/eurasian-collared-dove
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