Our Resident Ringneck Dove

Paloma

Ringneck Dove

(Streptopelia risoria)

Average Height:  12 inches

Weight: 160 grams

Wingspan: 50 cm

Lifespan:  15-25 years

Description: Also known as the Barbary or Laughing Dove, Ringneck Doves can usually be identified by the distinctive black ring around the neck. Paloma, Sharon Audubon Centers Resident Ringneck Dove is an Albino and therefore has no coloring. Until the 1950's only two colors of Ringneck Doves were available in the United States, a blond or fawn color and white.  Today the Ringneck Dove comes in over 40 colors variations.

Call: Ringneck Doves have two common calls, the gentle cooing (similar to the Mourning Dove) and a distinctive “laughing”

Range: The Ringneck Dove is only found in Captivity, but is believed to be a descendent of the African Ring Dove.

Habitat: Only in Captivity

Diet: Ringneck Doves enjoy a wide variety of seeds and grains as well as some greens