Black-billed Wood-dove
Turtur abyssinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-abyssinicus"></birdfyi-bird>About
Small dove, 20–22 cm, with buff-brown plumage, a dark bill (no red base), and two iridescent blue-green wing spots. Inhabits dry savanna, thorn scrub, and arid woodland across the Sahel from Gambia to Ethiopia and south to Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 62.5 g | 2.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Trugon ground-pigeon: dark brown above; pale below; thick bill; bare facial skin; New Guinea ground pigeon; little-known species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with African warmth; pure black-billed quality notes echoing through dense forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| Species | Turtur abyssinicus |
Distribution
Black-billed Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family