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Birds of the Botanic Gardens

Eurasian Collared Dove: Streptopelia decaocto; Local name: Collared Dove, Eurasian Dove;
Family: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)

Description: 25-28 cm (10-11 in) long, about size of the Mountain (Zanaida) Dove, but somewhat more streamlined; a recent colonizer, has light buff-brown plumage over head and body, with pinkish brown on belly; has short, black bill; eyes red but seemingly black due to large pupil; at back of neck has distinctive black half-collar with white upper edge from which it gets its name; wing patches are slightly darker buff with almost black trailing edges; tail long, buff above, white with black base below; has short, red legs; seen singly or in small flocks in ornamental section of Gardens and on bordering electric cables; usually make cooing call, and make screech when excited; feed mainly on seeds, but also on berries; click here for feeding video, and here for cooing..

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References:
Peter Alden, et al. National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida. Alfred Knopf, New York, 1998
Wikipedia. Eurasian Collared Dove. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Jan.1, 2007 (en.wikipedia.org)
G.A. Gough, J.R. Sauer, M. Iliff. Patuxent Bird Identification Infocenter. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. 1998. (mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov).


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Preface - How it Began
Introduction to Website
A Brief History
Plan of Gardens 
Contemporary Commentary​
​Trees, Shrubs, Birds

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Selected Trees and Shrubs
Medicinal Plants
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Gardens Activities
  Florida's Fairchild Garden
Parrot/Animal Sanctuary
Birds of the Gardens
Garden Views

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Three Virtual Tours
Panoramic Views Today
Early Panoramic Views
 
Hurricane David's Ravages
Future Developments
Curators/Administrators
Reports and Documents
  
Getting Involved
Related Links
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​Diaspora Policy Paper
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