Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Collared Dove
Scientific Name:
Streptopelia decaocto
Length:
32cm
Wingspan (mm):
51cm
Weight:
200g
Lifespan:
3 years Description
The plumage is mostly pale brown/grey but the breast is a pinkish buff colour. Adults are distinguished from juveniles by the narrow black and white band around the back of the neck.
Diet
Feeds mainly on grain, and small seeds found on the ground, though it will also eat small berries in the Autumn and occasionally caterpillars and aphids.