Emerald-spotted Wood-dove
Turtur chalcospilos
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Small dove, 20–22 cm, grey-brown with two iridescent green wing spots and a pale grey head. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to South Africa, in woodland, savanna, and forest edge. Granivore of seeds and termites on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Gewicht | 65,36666666666666 g | 2.31 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Squatter Pigeon: brown; bold black-and-white facial pattern; bare blue-violet orbital skin; Australian grassland pigeon
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through North American dry open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| Arten | Turtur chalcospilos |
Distribution
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family