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Red Collared Dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Red Collared Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Red Collared Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 103 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Streptopelia
- Species tranquebarica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 103 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red Collared Dove is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Red Collared Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Red Collared Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR widespread.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 103 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 8.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 9.4 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red Collared Dove?
The Red Collared Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 103 g.
Where does the Red Collared Dove live?
The Red Collared Dove is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR widespread, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Red Collared Dove belong to?
The Red Collared Dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Red Collared Dove eat?
The Red Collared Dove is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Red Collared Dove migrate?
The Red Collared Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Red Collared Dove endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Red Collared Dove's range?
The Red Collared Dove has a mapped global range of about 9.4 million km².
Conservation
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