Streptopelia dusumieri
The Philippine Collared Dove, *Streptopelia dusumieri*, is an elegant, medium-sized dove endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Averaging 26-28 cm in length, it is distinguished by its pale grey head and underparts, often with a delicate pinkish wash on the breast, contrasting with brownish-grey upperparts. Its most distinctive field mark is the narrow black half-collar on the hindneck, prominently bordered with white, a feature that immediately sets it apart from other doves in its range. Ta...
Found primarily in lowland areas, inhabiting open woodlands, secondary growth, clearings, agricultural lands, and often thriving in urban and suburban gardens. It prefers tropical and subtropical environments, typically at elevations below 1000 meters.
Primarily granivorous, feeding on a wide variety of seeds from grasses, weeds, and cultivated crops, supplemented by small fruits, buds, and occasional tiny invertebrates. It forages almost exclusively on the ground.
This diurnal dove is most active during daylight hours, often seen singly, in pairs, or in small, loose flocks, particularly when foraging. It roosts communally in trees or dense vegetation during the night. Foraging occurs predominantly on the ground, where it walks methodically, gleaning seeds,...
The Philippine Collared Dove is endemic to the Philippine archipelago, being a resident breeder across many of its major and minor islands. Its distribution includes the large northern island of Luzon, as well as Mindoro, Palawan, Cebu, Negros, Panay, Bohol, Mindanao, and numerous other smaller i...
Least Concern
- The Philippine Collared Dove is entirely endemic to the Philippines, found nowhere else in the world. - Its distinctive black and white half-collar on the hindneck is its most reliable identification mark. - Despite its wild nature, it is highly adaptable and commonly found in urban parks and g...