The zebra dove (Geopelia striata) also known as barred ground dove, is a bird of the dove family, Columbidae, native to Southeast Asia. They are small birds with a long tail. They are predominantly brownish-grey in colour with black-and-white barring. They are known for their pleasant soft, staccato cooing calls.
Burung Merbuk Balam atau juga dikenali sebagai burung Merbuk Aman, merupakan salah satu daripada haiwan terlindung di Malaysia. Pemburuannya memerlukan lesen pemburuan. Nama sainsnya Geopelia striata. Ia merupakan salah satu daripada spesies yang digambarkan oleh William Farquhar yang terdapat di Tanah Melayu.
