Knowra Eurasian collared dove Eurasian collared dove The Eurasian collared dove is a pale gray dove native to Asia and southeastern Europe, recognized by adults’ black neck collar. It has spread widely across Europe and North America.
Columbidae : Columbidae is the bird family containing pigeons and doves. This family places the Eurasian collared dove among pigeons and doves.
Indian subcontinent : The Indian subcontinent is the South Asian landmass comprising India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The species’ native range includes parts of this region.
Urban ecology : Urban ecology studies interactions among organisms and their environments in cities and other built areas. The species often feeds and nests around buildings, gardens, and other human-made habitats.
Biological invasion : A biological invasion is the establishment and spread of a species beyond its native range, often following human-mediated introduction. The dove’s establishment beyond its native range is a prominent example of rapid range expansion.
Streptopelia : Streptopelia is a genus of slender-bodied doves found across Africa, Europe, and Asia. The Eurasian collared dove belongs to this genus of Old World doves.
Balkans : The Balkans are a southeastern European region encompassing the Balkan Peninsula and adjacent areas. The dove’s natural westward range reached southeastern Europe through this region.
Citizen science : Citizen science is scientific research conducted partly or wholly by members of the public. Public bird observations help document this dove’s changing distribution.
Invasive species : An invasive species is a non-native organism whose introduction and spread cause or threaten ecological, economic, or social harm. The dove is non-native in much of its expanded range, though its impacts vary by place.
Dove : A dove is a member of the pigeon family, often smaller and more slender than typical pigeons. The species is commonly recognized as a dove within the broader pigeon family.
European colonization by the Eurasian collared dove : European colonization by the Eurasian collared dove was its rapid expansion across the continent during the twentieth century. This expansion transformed a regionally limited bird into a widespread European species.
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