Ring-necked Dove
Streptopelia capicola
Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) · Columbiformes (Columbiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Ring-necked Dove with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea | 6 |
| Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata | 6 |
| Mourning Collared Dove Streptopelia decipiens | 4 |
| Pied Crow Corvus albus | 3 |
| Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur chalcospilos | 2 |
Family
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.
Order
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.