StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height31 cm
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"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 · 8 species · 9 sightings · seen 4 days ago
- Lake Eden🔥 ActiveQueensland · 6 species · seen 22 days ago
- Lawson Grasslands🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 1 species · seen 6 days ago
- Bababi DjinanangVictoria
- Basham Beach Conservation ParkSouth Australia
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