African Collared Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)
About the African Collared Dove
The African collared dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) is a small dove found in the Sahel, northern parts of the Horn of Africa and southwestern Arabia. Although it lives in arid lands, it is found around water sources. This bird is typically around 26 cm (10 in) in length and 130–166 g weight. Its upper body, from shoulders to tail, is a pale greyish brown, though the wing edge has a bluish tinge. The flight feathers are darker, and nearly black. The head, neck and breast are pinkish shading to white on the chin and belly. There is no sexual dimorphism. Two subspecies are currently accepted, though the genetic difference is minimal and the species may be better considered monotypic.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 44 recordings for this species: 1 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Cameroon, Colombia, Cuba, France in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Eurasian Collared DoveStreptopelia decaoctorecording
- European Turtle DoveStreptopelia turturrecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.