Birds of Ireland: Collared dove

The collared dove is one of the more recent doves and pigeons to arrive in Ireland: it was unheard of here before 1957 and is now widespread and common
Birds of Ireland: Collared dove

Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) 

Mon, 19 May, 2025 - 06:05
Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody

Collared Dove | Fearán baicdhubh | Streptopelia decaocto

A collared dove is about 30-32 centimetres long with a wing span of 49-53cm.

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