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collared dove

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noun

  1. a European dove, Streptopelia decaocto, having a brownish-grey plumage with a black band on the back of the neck

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The collared dove and three eggs were spotted inside the beacon at the centre of Metheringham village, according to event organiser Fran Pembery.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2022

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