Zebra Dove

The zebra dove, also known as the barred ground dove, is a small, slender dove with a long, narrow tail, native to Southeast Asia. It is predominantly brownish-grey with black-and-white barring, and is known for its pleasant, soft, staccato cooing calls (Wikipedia, general species account). The zebra dove (Geopelia striata), also known as the barred ground dove, or barred dove, belongs to bird of the dove family, Columbidae, native to Southeast Asia. (Wikipedia, general species account).

The type locality has been restricted to the island of Java in Indonesia. The native range of the species extends from Southern Thailand, Tenasserim, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java. The species is popular in captivity and many populations have appeared outside its native range due to birds escaping or being deliberately released. It can now be found in central Thailand, Laos, Borneo, Sulawesi, Hawaii (introduced in 1922), Tahiti (1950), New Caledonia, the Seychelles, the Chagos Archipelago (1960), Mauritius (before 1768), Réunion, and Saint Helena. (Wikipedia, general species account).