African Collared-Dove Identification

Fairly large dove with small, round head, thin bill, and square tail. Pale buff-white overall, with black crescent on nape. Note white undertail coverts.

Fairly large dove with long, square-tipped tail and thin bill. The tail is dark at the base and white at the tip; white extends all the way to the edges of the tail feathers. Note white undertail.

Rare in continental North America. Often found around human habitation.

Plumage can vary from pale gray-white to tawny-buff. Wingtips are only slightly darker than the rest of the wing and back.

Plumage can vary from pale gray-white to tawny-buff. Wingtips are only slightly darker than the rest of the wing and back.

Found in arid habitats in native range.