African Collared Dove

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African Collared Dove (<em>Streptopelia roseogrisea</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

African Collared Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Streptopelia; binomial: Streptopelia roseogrisea; authority: (Sundevall, 1857).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Restore S. roseogrisea. Taxonomic status of S. risoria, referable to domestic Barbary Dove, relative to wild African Collared Dove unsettled (cf. ICZN Opinion 2215). Taxonomy follows H&M 4:56.

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