Eurasian Collared Dove of Koshigaya

越ヶ谷のシラコバト · Koshigayanoshirakobato

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: January 14, 1956
Prefectures: Saitama
Scientific name: Streptopelia decaocto

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Eurasian Collared Dove

A pale grey-brown dove with a black half-collar, found in Japan mainly on the Kanto Plain. Koshigaya in Saitama has long been known as its habitat and is designated a Natural Monument. It lives in a mix of farmland and woodland.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Eurasian Collared Dove of Koshigaya is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Saitama). A pale grey-brown dove with a black half-collar, found in…

The Eurasian Collared Dove of Koshigaya is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Saitama.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.