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Streptopelia risoria

Streptopelia risoria

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A grey dove with a black band around its neck often kept as a pet
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : tórtola de collar
  • The Streptopelia risoria, with its greyish feathers and distinctive black collar, is often seen in pet stores.

Examples

  • The Streptopelia risoria is popular among bird enthusiasts for its gentle nature.

  • Many pet stores offer Streptopelia risoria as a common domesticated dove species.

  • A distinctive feature of the Streptopelia risoria is the black collar around its neck.

  • The Streptopelia risoria is a popular pet.

  • Many people love the Streptopelia risoria for its gentle nature.

  • As a common pet bird, the Streptopelia risoria is known for its gentle temperament and charming coos.

  • Many bird lovers enjoy caring for the Streptopelia risoria because it adapts well to life in captivity.

Surface Forms

Streptopelia risoria singular
Streptopelia risorias plural

Morphology

Streptopelia + risoria

The compound is a Linnaean binomial: the genus 'Streptopelia' signals it is a type of dove, so a learner who knows that genus could infer it refers to a bird species. However the specific epithet 'risoria' is Latin/unknown (not a productive English morpheme) and does not convey the detailed meaning 'greyish Old World turtledove / Barbary dove', so the full sense is not predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Streptopelia risoria may come from old words meaning dove and laugh, so imagine a small, gentle dove with a soft, cooing sound like a little laugh. That's why the name fits the tame, grey turtledove often kept as a pet.