Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

	Characteristics: About 30 cm long. The most commonly seen dove in Hong Kong. It looks like pigeon. White-spotted black collar around the side of the neck and hindneck. White-tipped outer tail feathers are noticeable in flight. The call is a melodious ter-ku-koor. Distribution: Resident. Often seen in the countryside, urban parks and wooded areas. Habits: Often feeds on the ground. Diet consists largely of seeds as well as an occasional insect. Photo: Cheung Ho Fai
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