About the Red Collared-Dove
The red collared dove, also known as the red turtle dove, is a small pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in the tropics of Asia. The male has a blue-grey head and a red-brown body. The female is much plainer, with pale brown plumage similar to that of the larger Eurasian collared dove.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Streptopelia tranquebarica |
| Species Codes | recdov1, RCDO, RECD, RTDO, RETD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Collared-Dove belong to?
The Red Collared-Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Red Collared-Dove?
The red collared dove, also known as the red turtle dove, is a small pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in the tropics of Asia. The male has a blue-grey head and a red-brown body. The female is much plainer, with pale brown plumage similar to that of the larger Eurasian collared dove....
Where can I report a Red Collared-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Collared-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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