Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Turtur afer
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-afer"></birdfyi-bird>About
Small dove, 20–23 cm, rufous-brown with two brilliant blue wing spots and a red bill base. Widespread in woodland, forest edge, and humid savanna across West and Central Africa from Gambia to Angola and Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 61.4 g | 2.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Wonga Pigeon: gray; white-spotted dark breast band; pale below; plump; Australian forest pigeon; spotted breast band
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland open terrain. 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 | Turtur |
| Species | Turtur afer |
Distribution
Blue-spotted Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family