Garden Birds

Collared Dove

Collared Dove

A slim pale dove with a distinctive black collar, often seen perched near homes and feeders.

Collared Doves are pale beige-grey birds with long tails and a neat black collar marking at the back of the neck.

  • Common Name: Collared Dove
  • Scientific Name: Streptopelia decaocto
  • Diet: Seeds, Grain, Plant material
  • Feeder Type: Ground feeder, Ground tray, Platform feeder, Bird table
  • Similar Species:
    • Common Name: Woodpigeon
    • Common Name: Stock Dove

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