A slender, pale buff-pink dove, easily recognized in adults by the narrow black half-collar on the nape — absent or faint in juveniles, as seen here. One of Europe’s great avian success stories, it expanded its range from the Balkans across the entire continent during the 20th century and is now a familiar presence in towns, gardens, and farmland. Its soft, repetitive three-note coo is one of the most recognizable suburban bird calls. Pairs remain loosely associated year-round and may raise several broods per season.
• Δεκαοχτούρα (Dekaochtoúra)
• Eurasian collared dove
• Tórtola turca
Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Streptopelia
Species: Streptopelia decaocto
Juvenile specimen
Acropolis hill, Athens, Greece
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 313.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/4000
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 2000
Photo Taken: May 19, 2026
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