Yes, that's the scientific name for these birds, which is from the Ancient Greek streptos meaning "collar" and peleia meaning "dove"; the specific epithet is Latin for "eighteen".
The number comes from a Greek myth. A maid was unhappy that she was only paid 18 pieces a year and begged the gods to let the world know how little she was rewarded by her mistress. Thereupon Zeus created this dove that has called out "Deca-octo" ever since
I have one couple living near me, I can see them from my window :)
They're so huge!
The number comes from a Greek myth. A maid was unhappy that she was only paid 18 pieces a year and begged the gods to let the world know how little she was rewarded by her mistress. Thereupon Zeus created this dove that has called out "Deca-octo" ever since