“Streptopelia vinacea”

What to Know About the Vinaceous Dove in Uganda?

The vinaceous dove is a widespread breeding pigeon in a belt across Africa just south of the Sahara Desert.

This bird normally inhabits the shrub and savannah grasslands. It can be easily seen in Murchison falls national park of Uganda.

How Does the Vinaceous Dove in Uganda Look Like?

The Vinaceous dove is a small bird of about 25cm long and weighs from 97-124g. the wings, back and tail are pale brown.

The underwing is black often seen in flight. The lower parts and head are pinkish-grey. The hind neck has a black patch edged with white. The legs and feet are red both adult sexes are similar but their juveniles are duller.

How Does the Vinaceous Dove in Uganda Sing and Make Calls?

Vinaceous doves have a nonstop three-note fast cooing phrase coo-cu-cu-coo.

How Does the Vinaceous Dove in Uganda Feed?

Vinaceous doves feed on grass seeds, grains and other foliage. They are quite terrestrial, and usually forage on the ground.

Their difference from other species of the same genus is that they are gregarious and feed in large groups with other doves.