Blue-headed Wood-dove
Turtur brehmeri
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.3 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 121.2 g | 4.28 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-quilled Rock-pigeon: white wing quills; gray above; pale below; bare red facial skin; Australian rock escarpment species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed resonance; pure warm notes through dense humid tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| Species | 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