Eurasian Collared-Dove
Scientific: Streptopelia decaocto
Norwegian: Tykerdue
The Eurasian Collared-Dove is a recent immigrant in the United
States. Several were introduced in the Bahamas in the 70s and by the
80s were seen in Florida. They are larger than the Mourning Dove and
their tail is squared off instead of pointed. They are around 12
inches. They live in scrub grasslands and many times seen near grain
elevators.
They eat cracked corn and other grains. They are one of a few
species that can drink water with their head down. They are year-round residents in Spring Grove.