African Mourning Dove
Streptopelia decipiens
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,403
- Most observed in
- 🇬🇲 Gambia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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. This species is common or abundant near water. It often mingles peacefully with other doves. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the North American mourning dove (Zenaida macroura).
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Mourning collared dove”.