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 (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). 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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Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Gewicht | 69,23333333333333 g | 2.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 13-22 days.
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland 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 tympanistria |
Distribution
Tambourine Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family