Cape Turtle Dove
Streptopelia capicola
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 4,777
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove, half-collared dove, or the Cape Lager is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It is a mostly sedentary bird, found in a variety of open habitats. Within range, its penetrating and rhythmic, three-syllabled crooning is a familiar sound at any time of the year. Its name is derived from the semi-collar of black feathers on the lower nape, a feature shared with a number of Streptopelia species. Like all doves, they depend on surface water. They congregate in large flocks at waterholes in dry regions to drink and bathe.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Ring-necked dove”.