Image via Macaulay Library
Ring-necked Dove
- Scientific name
- Streptopelia capicola
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Urban suburban
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Square
Where it came from
The ring-necked dove, Streptopelia capicola, is a species native to Eastern and Southern Africa, evolving within the diverse savanna and woodland ecosystems of the region. As a member of the Columbidae family, its physical characteristics, including its signature rounded wing shape and square tail, are evolutionary adaptations optimized for agile navigation through brush and open canopy environments.
The bird was formally described by the Swedish zoologist Carl Jakob Sundevall in 1857. In the context of natural history illustration and ornithological study, the species is recognized for its understated plumage and distinctive vocalizations. It has historically been a subject of interest for field ornithologists and naturalists who documented its adaptive success, particularly its resilience and range expansion across sub-Saharan landscapes.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ring-necked Dove
Ring-necked Dove is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Ring-necked Dove on collecto.rs?
Ring-necked Dove doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Ring-necked Dove?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Ring-necked Dove catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ring-necked Dove is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
