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Mourning Collared Dove

Mourning Collared Dove

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The Mourning Collared Dove is a widespread and common dove found across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognized by its pale grey plumage, a black collar, and often a reddish eye-ring.
Where to spot
Inhabits a wide variety of habitats including woodlands, savannas, cultivated areas, and frequently found in human settlements such as gardens and parks.
How to spot
Identify by its pale greyish-brown body, the black half-collar, and often a reddish eye-ring. The most reliable identification is often its mournful, rhythmic cooing call, which helps distinguish it from similar species.
When to spot
A year-round resident throughout its extensive range. Most active during the day, particularly during foraging periods.
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File:Mourning Collared Dove, African Mourning Dove, Streptopelia decipiens in early morning in Kruger National Park (19603962814).jpg
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File:African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens perspicillata).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens shelleyi).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Collared Dove, African Mourning Dove, Streptopelia decipiens in early morning in Kruger National Park (19603962814).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Collared Dove (Streptopelia decipiens).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Collared Dove (Streptopelia decipiens) (44730546270).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning Collared Dove (Streptopelia decipiens decipiens), Lake Ziway, Ethiopia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Mourning collared dove (Streptopelia decipiens).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Streptopelia decipiens -Kambi ya Tembo, Tanzania-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Streptopelia decipiens 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its common name refers to its distinctive, low-pitched, sorrowful-sounding cooing call, which is a pervasive and melancholic sound across its extensive African range.
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