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Formerly considered conspecific with the Peaceful
Dove found in Australia, the Zebra Dove is now considered
a separate species. It is a small, slender pigeon
native to open habitats and scrublands across
Southeast Asia. Characterized by its distinctive
black-and-white barring and a familiar, rhythmic
cooing call, this species spends a significant
amount of time foraging on the ground, primarily
feeding on small seeds, grasses, and occasional
insects. It thrives in agricultural areas, parks,
and urban gardens alongside human populations.
Zebra Doves construct flimsy platform nests of
twigs in low trees or shrubs where they typically
lay a clutch of two white eggs. Due to its
pleasant song, the species is widely kept as a
pet and has been successfully introduced to
various regions outside its native range,
including Hawaii, Mauritius, and parts of Australia.
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