Red Collared Dove
A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves Scientific name : Streptopelia tranquebarica Genus : Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Red Collared Dove, A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Botanical name: Streptopelia tranquebarica
Genus: Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
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Description
The red turtle dove is a relatively small species. The male has a bluish head and light red-brown body with a black ring round its neck, while the female is similar but pinkish all over. 
Size
23 cm
Life Expectancy
15 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Red Collared Dove primarily consumes grains, including paddy and maize, alongside a variety of grass and weed seeds. They typically forage on the ground, exhibiting no unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Red Collared Dove predominantly occupies open landscapes with an abundance of trees, ranging from dry woodlands to scrublands and jungle areas. This species prefers regions with wooded areas like canal or roadside plantations and typically avoids harsh desert environments. Geographically, red Collared Dove is widely distributed across broad areas of lowland, occasionally migrating to mountainous terrains up to 1300 meters in certain Asian regions during summers. Unlike closely related species, red Collared Dove generally keeps a distance from human settlements.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Distribution Area
This dove is essentially a plains species, extending to Taiwan and the Philippines but uncommon on the Malaysian archipelago (avoiding rocky foothills), and an Oriental species. There is, however, a summer migration into the broader cultivated valleys of Afghania where it breeds. It is the most common dove throughout Punjab. It is a summer migrant visitor to India, where it is more or less resident.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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