Mourning Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decipiens

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.

Scientific name

Streptopelia decipiens

Family

Pigeons and Doves

IUCN status

LC