Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola

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The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared dove, is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It is a mostly sedentary bird, found in a catholic variety of open habitats. Within range, its penetrating and rhythmic, three-syllabled crooning is a familiar sound at any time of the year. Its name is derived from the semi-collar of black feathers on the lower nape, a feature...

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  1. (c) Arno Meintjes, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/15745225@N00/488141604
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptopelia_capicola

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