The red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica), also known as the red turtle dove, is a small pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in the tropics of Asia. The male has a bluegrey head and a redbrown body. The female is much plainer, with pale brown plumage similar to that of the larger Eurasian collared dove.
The red collared dove is a relatively small species. The male has a bluish head and light redbrown body with a black ring round its neck, while the female is similar but pinkish all over.