| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 32–34 cm; weight ~200–250 g. A medium-sized dove with pale grey-brown body, reddish collar on the nape, and pale underparts. The tail is long and pointed.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and parts of Myanmar.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory; may make local seasonal movements depending on food availability and water sources.
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| Breeding season: | February to August in India, peaking during pre-monsoon and monsoon months. Courtship includes cooing, bowing, and mutual preening.
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| Breed in: | Builds a simple stick nest in trees, shrubs, or building ledges. Clutch size is 2 eggs, incubated by both parents. Both parents feed the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Prefers open woodlands, scrublands, farmlands, villages, and urban gardens. Often seen near water sources and agricultural fields.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on seeds, grains, and small fruits. Occasionally consumes small insects or invertebrates. Forages on the ground in pairs or small flocks.
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