Definition

Noun 1. A specific species of dove: A domesticated bird, often kept in cages, known for its soft greyish plumage and distinctive black band on the neck. It is a descendant of the African collared dove.

Usage

• The gentle cooing of the Streptopelia risoria is a common sound in aviaries.
• As a domesticated variety, Streptopelia risoria is popular among bird fanciers.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in ornithological, avicultural, and taxonomic contexts to specify this particular type of dove. In casual conversation, it is more commonly referred to by its common names.

Variants and Related Words

• Ring-necked dove: A common name for Streptopelia risoria.
• Barbary dove: Another common name for this domesticated bird.
• Laughing dove (Streptopelia senegalensis): A related but distinct wild species.
• Collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto): A different, widely spread species.

Synonyms

• Ring-necked dove
• Barbary dove
• Domesticated collared dove

Different Meanings

• The term 'Streptopelia risoria' refers exclusively to this biological species. It does not have other general or metaphorical meanings.

Notes

• This is a scientific binomial name (genus , species ). It is always written in italics in formal texts.
• It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged