African collared dove
(Streptopelia roseogrisea)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Streptopelia roseogrisea is native to Africa. African collared dove was intentionally brought to the United States and escaped captivity.
Life Cycle
This species is difficult to distinguish from the Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto). Adult S. roseogrisea are large doves with a wingspan of 18-20 in. (45-50 cm) and length of 10-11 in. (26-27 cm), small round heads, square tail, and a thin bill. Coloration is a pale buff white to brownish-yellow with a black half-collar on the back of the neck. Nests are found in trees or bushes made of twigs. Females lay 2 eggs in each clutch. African collared doves inhabit areas near people. Populations in the United States are thought to be unable to survive without food provided by people.
Distribution
S. roseogrisea have been found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of S. roseogrisea on native species is unknown.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/African_Collared-Dove/
https://ebird.org/species/afcdov1
https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22690515/35687083
Streptopelia roseogrisea is native to Africa. African collared dove was intentionally brought to the United States and escaped captivity.
Life Cycle
This species is difficult to distinguish from the Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto). Adult S. roseogrisea are large doves with a wingspan of 18-20 in. (45-50 cm) and length of 10-11 in. (26-27 cm), small round heads, square tail, and a thin bill. Coloration is a pale buff white to brownish-yellow with a black half-collar on the back of the neck. Nests are found in trees or bushes made of twigs. Females lay 2 eggs in each clutch. African collared doves inhabit areas near people. Populations in the United States are thought to be unable to survive without food provided by people.
Distribution
S. roseogrisea have been found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of S. roseogrisea on native species is unknown.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/African_Collared-Dove/
https://ebird.org/species/afcdov1
https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22690515/35687083
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Columbiformes |
| Family: Columbidae |
| Genus: Streptopelia |
| Streptopelia roseogrisea |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.