African Mourning Dove (Streptopelia decipiens) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized mainly grey dove, some 30 cm in length. Wing coverts are a bit darker grey than the rest of the body. Plein grey head and broad red eye ring are diagnostic.

Habitat:

Abundant species, locally common in Sub-Saharan Africa. Observed several times close to settlements and urban centers in semi arid savanna, in the area around Jigjiga, capital of Somali Region in Ethiopia.

Reference Links:

Mourning collared dove - Wikipedia, African Bird Club

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