Zebra Dove
Geopelia striata
Aves › Columbiformes › Columbidae › Geopelia
Conservation status: least_concern
The zebra dove, also known as the barred ground dove, or barred dove, is a species of bird of the dove family, Columbidae, native to Southeast Asia. They are small birds with a long tail, predominantly brownish-grey in colour with black-and-white barring. The species is known for its pleasant, soft, staccato cooing calls.
How To Identify
This medium-sized dove is easily recognized by its distinctive and striking black and white striped plumage. The zebra pattern covers the breast, wings, and tail feathers, giving it a highly visible appearance against its generally pale body.
Habitat
It typically inhabits open woodlands, gardens, cultivated areas, and scrubby grasslands across Southeast Asia and nearby regions.
Behaviour
The Zebra Dove forages on the ground in pairs or small flocks, bobbing its head characteristically as it walks while searching for seeds and grains.
Native Range
The native range of the species extends from Southern Thailand, Tenasserim, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java.
Did You Know?
The Zebra Dove produces a distinctive, soft cooing call that sounds like "coo-coo-coo-coo-coo," which is where it gets its name from the repetitive, rhythmic pattern. Despite their delicate appearance, these doves are surprisingly hardy and adaptable birds.
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