collared dove

The collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is a large, slender, pale gray bird native to Eurasia. It has been introduced to North America, where it is considered an invasive species.1

Key characteristics include:
* A square tail.
* A black band on the nape of its neck.
* Dark brown primaries in its wings, distinguishing it from the ringed turtle dove.1

These doves are sometimes called Eurasian collared doves, and their ancestors reportedly escaped from a pet shop in the Bahamas in the 1970s before colonizing much of North America. Unlike native mourning doves, there is no bag limit for collared doves in some areas.12