Red Turtle Doves or Red Collared Doves
The Red Turtle Doves (Streptopelia tranquebarica), also known as the Red Collared Dove, is a small pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in the tropics from India and China to Southeast Asia, Indochina and Taiwan.
They can be found in flatland open forest, farmlands and even human settlements.
General description:
This species of dove, with a round body and short tail, measures 23 centimeters. Males have a black bill, grey head with a dark stripe on the back of the neck, red-brown body, black wing and tail tips and a pinkish light brown underside.
Females are dull brown.
Further Dove Information
- Dove Information
- Index of Dove Species
- Photos of the Different Dove Species for Identification
- Doves & Pigeons as Pets
Diet:
They feed on seeds.
Breeding:
Mating takes place from April to July. Their bulare nests are built on tree branches using twigs. Each clutch usually consists of two white eggs.
