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Streptopelia decaocto Frivaldszky, 1838
Eurasian Collared Dove
Family: Columbidae
Introduction to the Birds

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© Tom Munson     (Photo ID #9732)

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Introduction


The Eurasian Collard Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is an introduced species in North America. It first spread from the Bahamas, where it was introduced, to Florida in the 1980's, and then spread west and north. In British Columbia, its presence may be a result of releases, though it may also have arrived in the province on its own. It is now breeding in the province.

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
ExoticSNAExoticNot Listed



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