Burmese Collared-Dove

Burmese Collared-Dove

Streptopelia xanthocycla

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

The Burmese collared dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Eurasian collared dove. It differs from Eurasian collared dove in having a bright yellow eye ring, and slightly darker plumage. It is the same 30–32 cm length as the Eurasian collared dove. The song is a two note coo, unlike the three note coo of the Eurasian collared dove.

Fun Fact

It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Eurasian collared dove (S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Irrawaddy River basin in central Myanmar.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance