About the Mourning Collared-Dove
The mourning collared dove or African mourning dove is a dove which is a widespread resident breeding bird in Africa south of the Sahara. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the North American mourning dove. This species is common or abundant near water. They often mingle peacefully with other doves.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Streptopelia decipiens |
| Species Codes | afmdov1, AFMO, AMDO, MCDO, MOCD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mourning Collared-Dove belong to?
The Mourning Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decipiens) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Mourning Collared-Dove?
The mourning collared dove or African mourning dove is a dove which is a widespread resident breeding bird in Africa south of the Sahara. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the North American mourning dove. This species is common or abundant near water. They often mingle peacefully with ...
Where can I report a Mourning Collared-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Mourning Collared-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afmdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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