The spotted dove is also known by various other names like the mountain dove, pearl-necked dove or lace-necked dove. It is a medium-sized bird with a pink and brown plumage. The back and hind neck are black with white spots on them.
These birds are found in pairs or in small scattered groups in open forests and cultivated lands, near to water.
The nests are built on low branches of trees or in bushes. They feed on grains; seeds etc. from dusty paths and straw fields and often eat grit on roads and tracks. The way they fly up from the ground is with an explosive flutter and they glide down before perching somewhere.
The spotted doves are common in almost all parts of India. They have also been introduced in many other parts of the world, like the United States of America, Mauritius, Australia and New Zealand.