CAPE TURTLE DOVE

377             CAPE TURTLE DOVE                Streptopelia capicola

South Africa          (70)

Also known as Ring-necked Dove, and Half-collared Dove. 25-27 cm. Widespread and abundant in East and southern Africa, range includes most of Southern Africa except a thin strip on the west coast. Avoids forests but frequents most other habitat, including deserts where water is found.