About the Spotted Dove
The spotted dove or eastern spotted dove is a small and somewhat long-tailed pigeon that is a common resident breeding bird across its native range on the Indian subcontinent and in East and Southeast Asia. The species has been introduced to many parts of the world and feral populations have become established.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Spilopelia chinensis |
| Species Codes | spodov, SPDO, ESDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Dove belong to?
The Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Dove?
The spotted dove or eastern spotted dove is a small and somewhat long-tailed pigeon that is a common resident breeding bird across its native range on the Indian subcontinent and in East and Southeast Asia. The species has been introduced to many parts of the world and feral populations have become ...
Where can I report a Spotted Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spodov, or on iNaturalist.
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