Adamawa Turtle-dove
Streptopelia hypopyrrha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-hypopyrrha"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Weight | 161.0 g | 5.68 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Spotted Dove: brown above; white-spotted black neck collar; pale below; brown wings with pale spots; common Asian dove species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Species | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
Distribution
Adamawa Turtle-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family