Spotted dove

Description:

The ground colour of this long and slim dove is rosy buff below shading grey on the head and belly. There is a half collar on the back and sides of the neck made of black feathers that bifurcate and have white spots at the two tips. The back has brown feathers with rufous spots in the Indian and subspecies. The centre of the abdomen and vent are white.

Habitat:

The spotted dove in its native range in Asia is found across a range of habitats including woodland, scrub, farmland and habitation. These doves are mostly found on the ground where they forage for seeds and grain or on low vegetation. They are also ound in streets, parks, gardens, agricultural areas and tropical scrubs.