About the African Collared-Dove
The African collared dove is a small dove found in the Sahel, northern parts of the Horn of Africa and southwestern Arabia. Although it lives in arid lands, it is found around water sources.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Streptopelia roseogrisea |
| Species Codes | afcdov1, AFCD, BADO, ACDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Collared-Dove belong to?
The African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the African Collared-Dove?
The African collared dove is a small dove found in the Sahel, northern parts of the Horn of Africa and southwestern Arabia. Although it lives in arid lands, it is found around water sources....
Where can I report a African Collared-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of African Collared-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afcdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
2,042
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