Zebra Dove
Geopelia striata
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 18,856
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The zebra dove, also known as the barred ground dove, or barred dove, is a species of bird of the dove family, Columbidae, native to Southeast Asia. They are small birds with a long tail, predominantly brownish-grey in colour with black-and-white barring. The species is known for its pleasant, soft, staccato cooing calls.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Zebra dove”.