RarityCommon
Height31 cm
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Bird Calls
3 recordings of the Spotted Dove
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Males court females by fluffing their neck collars while bowing rhythmically and cooing softly."
Field Guide
Spotted Dove
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The Spotted Dove is a medium-sized bird known for its adaptability and widespread presence in urban and suburban areas across eastern, southern, and southwestern Australia. Introduced in the mid-18s, this species has become a familiar sight, thriving in human-modified landscapes.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Spotted Dove has been recorded.
- Gordon Pond🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 15 species · 16 sightings · seen 9 days ago
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens🔥 ActiveTasmania · 11 species · 13 sightings · seen 16 days ago
- Bababi DjinanangVictoria
- Basham Beach Conservation ParkSouth Australia · 5 species · seen 36 days ago
- Coachwood ParkNew South Wales
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