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Eurasian Collared-Dove
| Color: |
Gray |
| Size: |
13" |
| Season: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
Larger than a Rock Pigeon and a lighter color than a Mourning Dove. Note the white-rimmed black collard on the neck, and white-tipped squared tail. |
| Voice: |
A rhythmic repeated coo HOO coo.
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| Habitat: |
Urban, suburban, and rural areas; frequents grain silos and backyard feeders. |
| Interesting Fact: |
Eurasian Collared-Doves were introduced to the Bahamas in the mid-1970s. They have since spread northward into the United States on their own, and continue to expand their range. |
| Scientific name: |
Streptopelia decaocto |
| Order: |
Columbiformes |
| Family: |
Columbidae |
Adult Robert Herron |
Young in the nest Keith Newton |
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