Pigeons and doves (Columbidae)
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto. Seeds and grain.
Pigeons and doves (Columbidae)Eurasian Collared-DoveStreptopelia decaocto
- Scientific name
- Streptopelia decaocto
- Length
- 11.4–11.8 in
- Weight
- 4.9–5.6 oz
- Nest
- Flimsy twig platform on buildings or trees
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2 eggs
- Incubation
- 14–18 days
- Broods
- 3–6 per season
Identification
- Pale sandy-grey
- Black half-collar on the nape
- Squared tail with white corners
Voice
Three-note 'coo-COO-coo'.
Diet and feeding
Seeds and grain.
What do Eurasian doves eat? · Best feeder for Eurasian doves
Eurasian Collared-Doves by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Alberta | Year-round resident | April–September |
| Arizona | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Arkansas | Year-round resident | March–September |
| British Columbia | Year-round resident | April–September |
| California | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Florida | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Georgia | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Idaho | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Illinois | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Indiana | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Iowa | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Kansas | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Kentucky | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Louisiana | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Manitoba | Year-round resident | April–September |
| Michigan | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Minnesota | Year-round resident | April–September |
| Mississippi | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Missouri | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Montana | Year-round resident | April–September |
| Nebraska | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Nevada | Year-round resident | March–September |
| New Mexico | Year-round resident | March–September |
| North Carolina | Year-round resident | March–September |
| North Dakota | Year-round resident | April–September |
| Ohio | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Oklahoma | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Oregon | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Saskatchewan | Year-round resident | April–September |
| South Carolina | Year-round resident | February–September |
| South Dakota | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Tennessee | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Texas | Year-round resident | February–September |
| Utah | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Virginia | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Washington | Year-round resident | March–September |
| Wisconsin | Year-round resident | April–September |
| Wyoming | Year-round resident | April–September |
Frequently asked
What do Eurasian doves eat?
Seeds and grain. At feeders: millet, cracked corn, sunflower.
How big is a Eurasian Collared-Dove?
11.4–11.8 in long and 4.9–5.6 oz.
Do Eurasian doves use birdhouses?
No. Flimsy twig platform on buildings or trees.
Sources
- Eurasian Collared-Dove — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eurasian Collared-Dove life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eurasian Collared-Dove — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.