Blue-headed Wood-dove
Turtur brehmeri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-brehmeri"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-headed Wood-dove (Turtur brehmeri) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.3 cm and a weight of 121.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Small dove, 22–25 cm, rich rufous-brown with a blue-grey head, two small iridescent wing spots, and rose-pink breast. Confined to lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa from Guinea to the DRC. Terrestrial granivore of seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 25,3 cm | 10.0 in |
| الوزن | 121,2 g | 4.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed resonance; pure warm notes through dense humid tropical forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| الأنواع | Turtur brehmeri |
Distribution
Blue-headed Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family