About the Ring-necked Dove
The ring-necked dove, also known as the Cape turtle dove, half-collared dove, or the Cape Lager 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Streptopelia capicola |
| Species Codes | rindov, CATU, RNDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ring-necked Dove belong to?
The Ring-necked Dove (Streptopelia capicola) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Ring-necked Dove?
The ring-necked dove, also known as the Cape turtle dove, half-collared dove, or the Cape Lager 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...
Where can I report a Ring-necked Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Ring-necked Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rindov, or on iNaturalist.