Oriental Turtle-dove
Streptopelia orientalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-orientalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Oriental Turtle-dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.3 cm and a weight of 234.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Robust dove, 30–35 cm, with rufous-brown scalloped upperparts, a black-and-white neck patch, grey crown, and vinaceous-pink breast. Widely distributed across Asia from Siberia to Japan, wintering south to Southeast Asia and South Asia. Inhabits open forest, farmland, and scrub. Granivore of seeds and grain. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,3 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 234,83333333333334 g | 8.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through dense tropical Asian forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Especies | Streptopelia orientalis |
Distribution
Oriental Turtle-dove has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Oriental Turtle-dove endangered?
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What does the Oriental Turtle-dove sound like?
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What order and family does the Oriental Turtle-dove belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family