Eurasian collared dove; collared dove
A species of dove (Streptopelia decaocto) found in parts of Eurasia; in Japan, it is known as a naturalized species in some areas.
I saw a collared dove in the park.
The collared dove is characterized by the black ring around its neck.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the bird is usually written in kana.
The Japanese name シラコバト (shirakobato) literally means 'white child dove', likely referring to its pale coloration. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.