also known as Spotted Turtle Doves – are native to the tropical southern Asia. They are most easily recognized by the black patch with white spots on the back of the neck.Size Spotted Doves are slim pigeons that measure about 11.2 – 12.8 inches (28 – 32 cm) in length – including their long tails.Plumage Details / Adults These doves are most easily identified by the large, black half collar on the base of the hind-neck that is finely spotted with white. The head and chest is pinkish-grey turning pale grey on the lower abdomen. The neck and the plumage below are grey-brown, tinged with pink. The back, wings and tail are mostly pale brown above, with heavy buff tips and dark brown streaks on the back and wings. The bend of the wings is whitish. The tail is white tipped.Other Physical Details The legs are red and the bill is black. Gender ID Males and females look alike.