Where did the Eurasian Collared Dove come from?
Is the Eurasian Collared Dove native to Florida?
You always see them so you might be surprised that the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is not native to Florida. The Collared Dove first spread to Florida in the 1980’s, and was not officially identified in the state until 1986 (Smit and Kale 1986)
- Latin Name: Streptopelia decaocto
- Order: Columbiformes
- Family: Columbidae
- Life Expectancy: In the wild 3-10 years and up to 20 years in captivity.
The Eurasian Collared Dove, also known simply as the Collared Dove, is a species of dove native to Europe and Asia. Overtime they have been introduced in North America. This bird is identified by its pale grey plumage, black half-collar on its nape (back of the neck), and a broad, squared tail. The species is known for its distinctive 3-parted cooing call. Commonly seen in urban areas often being found perched on rooftops, telephone wires, or walking around on sidewalks/roads.
Map from Breeding Bird Atlas (myfwc.com)
Information on this post was sourced from multiple online resources. Breeding Bird Atlas (myfwc.com)
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