# Eurasian Collared-Dove (*Streptopelia decaocto*) The Eurasian Collared-Dove is a gentle bird with a soft cooing sound. It has a distinctive black 'collar' on its neck and loves to perch on wires and trees in neighborhoods. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 38 - **Habitat:** Urban areas ![Eurasian Collared-Dove](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Streptopelia_decaocto%252C_H%C4%83rman%252C_Rom%C3%A2nia_%2834881606270%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: xulescu_g, CC BY-SA 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Streptopelia_decaocto%252C_H%C4%83rman%252C_Rom%C3%A2nia_%2834881606270%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Eurasian Collared-Dove is a medium-sized bird, predominantly pale grayish-tan with a distinctive black half-collar on its nape. It has reddish eyes, dark primary flight feathers, and pinkish legs, making it visually distinct from a Mourning Dove. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Columbiformes - **Family:** Columbidae - **Genus:** Streptopelia ## Interesting facts - A single pair can raise up to 5-6 broods in a year, leading to huge population booms! - Their famous "coo-COO-coo" call sounds a bit like they're saying their own name! - This dove dramatically spread across Europe and into North America in less than 100 years! - Unlike most birds, adult doves feed their chicks "crop milk," a special nutritious liquid! ## Special abilities - **Rapid Colonizer:** Eurasian Collared-Doves can rapidly expand their range because of their ability to quickly adapt to new environments. - **Quick Breeder:** Eurasian Collared-Doves can raise multiple broods per year, which helps their populations grow very fast. - **Flexible Forager:** Eurasian Collared-Doves have a varied diet that helps them find food easily in many different habitats. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 30-34 cm - **Wingspan:** 47-55 cm - **Weight:** 0.125-0.24 kg - **Lifespan:** 3-17 years - **Speed:** 60 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2 - **Incubation:** 14-18 days ## Diet & Feeding These doves mostly munch on seeds and grains, but also enjoy a few berries and tiny insects. - **Primary Foods:** seeds, grains, berries, small fruits, grass, invertebrates - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Cooper's Hawk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cooper-s-hawk) (*Accipiter cooperii*) — A common predator in urban areas. - **Eats:** [Wheat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wheat) (*Triticum aestivum*) — A primary food source in agricultural areas. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — A significant predator in human-occupied habitats. - **Eats:** [Corn](https://www.snappit.app/explore/corn) (*Zea mays*) — Another important grain in their diet. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them, as they can be scared. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Eurasian Collared-Dove? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Eurasian Collared-Dove? 30-34 cm ### What is Eurasian Collared-Dove's wingspan? 47-55 cm ### How much does Eurasian Collared-Dove weigh? 0.125-0.24 kg ### How long does Eurasian Collared-Dove live? 3-17 years ### How fast can Eurasian Collared-Dove move? 60 km/h ### What does Eurasian Collared-Dove eat? These doves mostly munch on seeds and grains, but also enjoy a few berries and tiny insects. ### Where is Eurasian Collared-Dove usually found? Urban areas ## Where to spot - [Falls Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/falls-park) — South Dakota, US · Park - [Franks Tract State Recreation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/franks-tract-state-recreation-area) — California, US · State Park - [Heathcote Botanical Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/heathcote-botanical-gardens) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden - [Jackson Street Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jackson-street-historic-district) — Louisiana, US · Historic District - [Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jasper-ridge-biological-preserve) — California, US · Nature Reserve - [Lake Missoula](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lake-missoula) — Montana, US · Natural Landmark [View all places to see Eurasian Collared-Dove](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/eurasian-collared-dove) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Eurasian Collared-Dove: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-collared-dove)