African Collared-Dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea
ORDER: COLUMBIFORMES
FAMILY: COLUMBIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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The African Collared-Dove is very rarely seen as a wild bird in North America, and it is very difficult to distinguish from the Eurasian Collared-Dove. Birds that are seen are often escaped pets and are often called Ringed Turtle-Doves, a form of African Collared-Dove that has been domesticated for centuries. These birds frequently escape from captivity, and feral populations have become established in some cities in the southern United States.