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Birdwatching in Africa - Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata

The Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata) is a dove that is a widespread and common in sub-Saharan Africa. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004.

Distribution and habitat
It is distributed through most of sub-Saharan Africa except in desert zones. It is a common, if not abundant, species in most habitats other than desert. Like several other species in this genus, they are not particularly gregarious and often feed alone or in pairs. They can be found in forests near rivers

Range map from www.oiseaux.net

Range map
Range map from www.oiseaux.net - Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net
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Description
Red-eyed dove is a largish, stocky pigeon, typically 30 cm (12 inches) in length. Its back, wings and tail are pale brown. When flying, it shows blackish flight feathers. The head and underparts are dark vinous-pink, shading to pale grey on the face. There is a black hind neck patch edged with white. The legs and a patch of bare skin around the eye are red. The call is a loud doo-doo-du-du.

Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller than adults, and have scalloping on the body feathers.

Red-eyed doves eat grass seeds, grains and other vegetation. They often forage on the ground.

Length: 30 cm
Wingspan:
Weight: 162 - 310 g
Longevity:
Distinctive Feature

Similar Species



From opus at www.birdforum.net the forum for wild birds and birding.
Female / Male

• Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller than adults, and have scalloping on the body feathers.

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Behaviour
Females lay two white eggs at a time. This species builds a stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs. Its flight is quick, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general.

Conservation status
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22690499A93275741.
doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22690499A93275741.en. Retrieved 24 November 2018.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: (Date of first photo that I could use) 20 October 2019
Location: Chelekleka Lake, Bebre Zeit, Ethiopia

Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata
20 October 2019 - Chelekleka Lake, Bebre Zeit, Ethiopia

Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata
20 October 2019 - Chelekleka Lake, Bebre Zeit, Ethiopia

Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata
20 October 2019 - Chelekleka Lake, Bebre Zeit, Ethiopia



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