1,721 observationsLeast Concern
Mourning Collared Dove
Streptopelia decipiens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Columbiformes ›Family: Columbidae ›Genus: Streptopelia
About
The mourning collared dove, or African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens) is a dove which is a widespread resident breeding bird in Africa south of the Sahara. Despite its name, it is not a close relative of the North American mourning dove, Zenaida macroura. This species is common or abundant near water. They often mingle peacefully with other doves.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mourning Collared Dove is Streptopelia decipiens.
- The Mourning Collared Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Mourning Collared Dove belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mourning Collared Dove belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mourning Collared Dove belongs to the class Aves.
- Mourning Collared Dove belongs to the order Columbiformes.
- Mourning Collared Dove belongs to the family Columbidae.
- Mourning Collared Dove belongs to the genus Streptopelia.