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Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola · Species of bird
Order
Columbiformes
Codes
rindov, CATU, RNDO

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderColumbiformes
FamilyPigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
SpeciesStreptopelia capicola
Species Codesrindov, 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.