Philippine collared dove facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Philippine collared dove |
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Streptopelia
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dusumieri
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The Philippine collared dove (Streptopelia dusumieri) is a type of bird in the Columbidae family, which includes doves and pigeons. This bird was once thought to be a subspecies of the island collared dove (S. bitorquata).
You can find this dove in the Philippines. Local people there call it bato-bato de collar. It has also been brought to other places like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, on Guam, its numbers have dropped a lot because of brown tree snakes, which are an introduced species there. These doves like open areas such as grasslands and agricultural lands that have trees and bushes.
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What Does the Philippine Collared Dove Look Like?
EBird describes this bird as a brownish dove. It has a short collar with large dark scales around its neck. Its head is gray, and its neck and chest have a pinkish color. These birds are native to the Philippines. Their numbers are now decreasing there, making them uncommon. However, they are fairly common in places where they were introduced, like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
In their natural home, they prefer open forests and forest edges. In places where they were introduced, they often live in towns and cities. The Philippine collared dove makes a loud, somewhat sad sound that sounds like "cOO-cuh-COO."
Where Do These Doves Live?
The Philippine collared dove lives in open areas. This includes grasslands and agricultural lands that have trees and bushes. In areas where they have been introduced, like Guam, they can be found in cities and towns.
What is Their Conservation Status?
The IUCN has listed the Philippine collared dove as a vulnerable bird. This means its population is decreasing and needs protection. The biggest problem for these doves is strong competition from other bird species. These competitors include spotted doves and red collared doves.
To help these doves, experts suggest a few actions. They want to find out more about how much the spotted doves and red collared doves are affecting them. They also want to find out where the Philippine collared doves are still strong in numbers. Monitoring how their populations change over time is also important. Finally, they are looking into whether it's a good idea to control the numbers of the competing bird species.
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On Saipan in the Marianas archipelago
