Spotted Dove
Spotted Dove (<em>Spilopelia chinensis</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves. A gray-pink dove with a black patch spotted with white on the nape; a familiar garden bird across South and East Asia; feeds on the ground, walking with a bobbing head; calls a low 'coo-coo-coo'.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Spilopelia; binomial: Spilopelia chinensis; authority: (Scopoli, 1786). Typical size: 28-32cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
