Burmese Collared Dove (Streptopelia xanthocycla)
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Burmese Collared Dove

Streptopelia xanthocycla (Newman, TH, 1906)

30–32 cmLength149 gWeight

The Burmese collared dove (Streptopelia xanthocycla) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: December · Most records: Myanmar (Burma)

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: December · Most records: Myanmar (Burma)

Burmese Collared Dove has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. BaganMyanmar (Burma)195 records
  2. Bagan – Irrawaddy River & GrasslandsMyanmar (Burma)9 records
  3. Bagan – Irrawaddy RiverMyanmar (Burma)8 records
More places
  1. Alaungdaw Kathapa NPMyanmar (Burma)4 records
  2. Ka Zun Ma – Thee Kone RoadMyanmar (Burma)3 records
  3. Paleik LakeMyanmar (Burma)3 records
  4. Kalaw Reserved ForestMyanmar (Burma)1 record
  5. Inle Wetland Wildlife SanctuaryMyanmar (Burma)1 record
  6. Natmataung NPMyanmar (Burma)1 record
  7. Mount VictoriaMyanmar (Burma)1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Myanmar (Burma)

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Burmese collared dove (Streptopelia xanthocycla) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Eurasian collared dove (S. decaocto). It differs from Eurasian collared dove in having a bright yellow eye ring (as opposed to pale grey to whitish), and slightly darker plumage.

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Questions

How big is the Burmese Collared Dove?

The Burmese Collared Dove is about 30–32 cm long and weighs around 149 g.

Where does the Burmese Collared Dove live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: central Myanmar. It is most often recorded in Myanmar (Burma).

When is the best time to see the Burmese Collared Dove?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Burmese Collared Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Burmese Collared Dove as Least Concern.

What does the Burmese Collared Dove eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Burmese Collared Dove in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Length
30–32 cm
Weight
149 g
Habitat
Towns & farmland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
176 mm
Tail
129 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: central Myanmar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Streptopelia

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Burmese Collared Dove

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