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Eurasian Collared Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Near Threatened

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Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (15 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)

Species

Streptopelia decaocto (Eurasian Collared Dove)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラコバト

Chinese 悲斑鳩

Spanish Tórtola turca

French Tourterelle turque

German Türkentaube

Portuguese rola-turca

Russian Кольчатая горлица

Arabic الفاختة, الفاختة المطوقة, اليمامة المطوقة

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Collared Dove?

The scientific name of Eurasian Collared Dove is Streptopelia decaocto. It belongs to the genus Streptopelia.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Collared Dove?

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Collared Dove live?

Eurasian Collared Dove is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (15 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Cabo Verde.

What family does Eurasian Collared Dove belong to?

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) belongs to the genus Streptopelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.

What kingdom does Eurasian Collared Dove belong to?

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Collared Dove?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Collared Dove in the genus Streptopelia include Adamawa Turtle Dove, African Collared Dove, Dusky Turtle Dove, European Turtle Dove, Island Collared Dove.