Adamawa Turtle-dove

Adamawa Turtle-dove

Streptopelia hypopyrrha

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
34,6 cm
Gewicht
161,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

The Adamawa Turtle-dove (Streptopelia hypopyrrha) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.6 cm and a weight of 161 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Flügelspannweite 34,6 cm 13.6 in
Gewicht 161,0 g 5.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Tauben)
Familie Columbidae (Tauben)
Genus Streptopelia
Arten Streptopelia hypopyrrha

Distribution

Adamawa Turtle-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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External Databases

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Is the Adamawa Turtle-dove endangered?
The Adamawa Turtle-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Adamawa Turtle-dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Adamawa Turtle-dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Adamawa Turtle-dove?
The Adamawa Turtle-dove has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 161.0 g.
What order and family does the Adamawa Turtle-dove belong to?
The Adamawa Turtle-dove (Streptopelia hypopyrrha) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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