collared dove

English
a Eurasian collared dove

Etymology

From the fact that the species is a dove with a black collar around its neck.

Noun

collared dove (plural collared doves)

  1. A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

Usage notes
  • Many birds of other species in genus Streptopelia have names that include collared dove.

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