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Eurasian Collared-Dove
- Scientific name
- Streptopelia decaocto
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Urban suburban
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Square
Where it came from
The Eurasian Collared-Dove, or Streptopelia decaocto, was originally native to warmer regions of Asia. Its expansion across Europe during the 20th century is a well-documented biological phenomenon, beginning in the Balkans and spreading rapidly across the continent by the 1950s. This movement was likely facilitated by the bird's adaptability to human-altered landscapes and its association with agricultural food sources.
The species is characterized by its broad wings and distinctive square-shaped tail, physical traits that support its efficient, direct flight patterns. Taxonomically, it sits within the Columbidae family. The bird is named for the thin, black, semi-circular collar on the nape of its neck, a feature that distinguishes it from its relatives and has been noted by ornithologists since the species was formally described by Imre Frivaldszky in 1838.
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