Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Appearance
- 27 cm long.
- Fawn—grey with a narrow black band at the back of the neck.
Lifecycle
- 2 – 4 broods per year, with 2 eggs in each clutch.
- 14 – 15 day incubation period.
- Young birds spend 15 – 19 days in the nest.
Habits
- Feeds on seeds, grains near roosting sites.
- Nests in trees and canopies.