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Collard Dove (Streptopelia decaocto, Frivaldszky, 1838)
Family: Columbidae - Pigeons and Doves
Length: 31 to 33cm Wingspan: 47 to 55cm Weight: 150 to220g Lifespan: Up to 10 years.
The Eurasian collard dove has been a very successful species of bird, that has now established itself in many European countries throughout the 20th century. At the beginning of the century it was only found in the extreme southeast of Europe and in parts of Asia. It is now a permanent resident, in many countries throughout the world. One of the main reasons being, it is not a shy bird of humans, so is able to adapt very well to populated towns and villages. The Collard Dove’s diet is variable, giving it an advantage to find suitable food in many places. Taking advantage throughout the winter months on food scavenged from bird tables, also, various grains and seeds foraged from farms, (especially where livestock are fed) and urbanised gardens. In the summer months food being more plenty, will feed on seeds, buds, and young green shoots from the ground in fields, parks, paddocks and gardens.
Habitat: Favouring Suburbs, farmland, parks, woodland edges and open country.
Nesting: In many European countries, especially the more southern countries, by taking advantage of the milder winter months, the collard dove is able to have up to four broods a year, sometimes more. Nests are usually built in trees (conifers preferred) or on sheltered ledges of various man-made structures, usually close to human habitation. Two white eggs are laid on a nest resembling a platform, made of twigs and often litter. Male incubates the eggs in daytime, female will take over throughout the night. Incubation is between 14 to 18 days. Youngster fledge the nest just after two weeks, both parents will care for the young. The Eurasian collard doves are monogamous and usually remain together throughout their lifetime.
It is a gregarious species and in the winter months, will be seen more commonly in small flocks of up to 50 birds. Large flocks have been recorded, of up to 10,000 birds.
It is also easy prey for many species of hawks, especially the sparrow hawk.
Read MoreFamily: Columbidae - Pigeons and Doves
Length: 31 to 33cm Wingspan: 47 to 55cm Weight: 150 to220g Lifespan: Up to 10 years.
The Eurasian collard dove has been a very successful species of bird, that has now established itself in many European countries throughout the 20th century. At the beginning of the century it was only found in the extreme southeast of Europe and in parts of Asia. It is now a permanent resident, in many countries throughout the world. One of the main reasons being, it is not a shy bird of humans, so is able to adapt very well to populated towns and villages. The Collard Dove’s diet is variable, giving it an advantage to find suitable food in many places. Taking advantage throughout the winter months on food scavenged from bird tables, also, various grains and seeds foraged from farms, (especially where livestock are fed) and urbanised gardens. In the summer months food being more plenty, will feed on seeds, buds, and young green shoots from the ground in fields, parks, paddocks and gardens.
Habitat: Favouring Suburbs, farmland, parks, woodland edges and open country.
Nesting: In many European countries, especially the more southern countries, by taking advantage of the milder winter months, the collard dove is able to have up to four broods a year, sometimes more. Nests are usually built in trees (conifers preferred) or on sheltered ledges of various man-made structures, usually close to human habitation. Two white eggs are laid on a nest resembling a platform, made of twigs and often litter. Male incubates the eggs in daytime, female will take over throughout the night. Incubation is between 14 to 18 days. Youngster fledge the nest just after two weeks, both parents will care for the young. The Eurasian collard doves are monogamous and usually remain together throughout their lifetime.
It is a gregarious species and in the winter months, will be seen more commonly in small flocks of up to 50 birds. Large flocks have been recorded, of up to 10,000 birds.
It is also easy prey for many species of hawks, especially the sparrow hawk.
