Tambourine Dove
Turtur tympanistria
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-tympanistria"></birdfyi-bird>The Tambourine Dove (Turtur tympanistria) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.6 cm and a weight of 69.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small dove, 22–24 cm; male has strikingly white face, forehead, and breast contrasting with dark brown upperparts; female is browner. Inhabits rainforest, gallery forest, and dense woodland from Sierra Leone to Uganda, Angola, and South Africa. Granivore of seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 69.23333333333333 g | 2.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 13-22 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland 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 tympanistria |
Distribution
Tambourine Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family