Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Introduction
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Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 31 Mar 2010
A very distinctive bird with its buffy-pink plumage and black neck collar, it is usually seen singly or in pairs. Collared doves are found largely around man, on farms, in gardens and parks, and most of the countryside except the highest regions. It mainly feeds on grain and seeds, also fruits and berries.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.479856
Longitude
-3.446917