The Philippine collared dove (''Streptopelia dusumieri'') is a species of

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in the family

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. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the island collared dove (''S. bitorquata''). The species occurs in the

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where it is called locally as ''bato-bato de collar''. It has also been introduced into

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and the

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, although the population on Guam has been severely reduced by introduced

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s. Its natural

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s are open

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and

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with trees and scrub. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the island collared dove.

Description

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describes the bird as "Brownish dove with a short collar of large dark scales, a gray head, and a pinkish flush on the neck and breast. Native to the

, where now declining and uncommon; fairly common in introduced range

and the

. Favors open forest and edges in its native range; often in towns and cities where introduced. Gives a loud, somewhat melancholy “cOO-cuh-COO.” Breeding has been recorded in March and May in the Philippines.

Habitat and Conservation Status

An open country species inhabiting grassland and agricultural land with trees and scrub, while introduced populations are found in urban areas. Breeding has been recorded in March and May in the Philippines IUCN has assessed this bird as vulnerable with its population continuing to decline. Its main threat is heavy interspecific competition from Spotted doves and Red collared doves. Conservation actions proposed to clarify nature and extent of threat from Spotted doves and Red collared doves.. Identify remaining strongholds, monitor population trends, and assess desirability and feasibility of control of competing species.

References

*Collar, N.J. 2011. Species limits in some Philippine birds including the Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus. Forktail number 27: 29–38. Philippine collared dove Birds of the Philippines Philippine collared dove {{Columbiformes-stub