Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
The Collared Dove is pale greyish-brown with a neat black half-collar on the back of its neck. It often calls a persistent “coo-COO-coo,”. Collared Doves can turn up on Lihou though they are more typical of built-up areas with gardens.
- Habitat: Towns, villages, farmland yards—generally near human settlements or any scattered grain.
- When to See: All year
- Diet / Food: Seeds, grains, and any scraps; often found near bird feeders.
- Length: 31–33 cm