Eurasian Collared-Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove has surged: up 178× on the route-weighted index since 1988.
About the Eurasian Collared-Dove
The Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is a North American member of the Pigeons & Doves (Columbidae). In this analysis it is grouped with the generalists.
- Size
- 6–14.5 in long (15–37 cm) — a plump-bodied bird (typical for the family)
- Habitat
- A broad range of open and wooded habitats, often near people.
- Diet
- An opportunistic mix of insects, seeds, fruit and scraps.
- Range
- Recorded on 1,953 Breeding Bird Survey routes across 40 states, most concentrated in the Southeastern Coastal Plain.
- Family
- Columbidae · Generalists
Notable Eurasian Collared-Dove TrendsNotable signalsLong-arc shifts the engine flags automatically — sustained declines or increases large enough to stand out from year-to-year noise.Full methodology →
No notable trend signals for Eurasian Collared-Dove. See the full index history below.
Eurasian Collared-Dove Population Forecast
If the recent trend holds, Eurasian Collared-Dove is projected to rise about 32% by 2029 — from 2.4 in 2024 to a central estimate of 3.2 (95% range 2.5–3.9). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±12.3%, with 100% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.
Where the Eurasian Collared-Dove Is Detected
BBS routes recording Eurasian Collared-Dove, sized by most recent count.
Eurasian Collared-Dove Population Trend by State
Eurasian Collared-Dove Population Trend by Region
Bird Conservation Regions are the ecological unit for trends.
Eurasian Collared-Dove Conservation Status
Our route-weighted index shows it up about 17655% since 1988.
Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22. Trend is a route-weighted relative-abundance index, not an absolute population.