Mourning Collared Dove

The mourning collared dove or African mourning dove (Streptopelia decipiens) is a dove which is a widespread resident breeding bird in Africa south of the Sahara. This species is common or abundant near water. It often mingles peacefully with other doves. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the North American mourning dove (Zenaida macroura).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mourning Collared Dove being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Streptopelia vinacea
• Streptopelia bitorquata
• Streptopelia capicola
• Streptopelia semitorquata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Columbiformes

Family

Columbidae

Genus

Streptopelia

Species

Streptopelia decipiens

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