Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Turtur afer
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-afer"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-spotted Wood-dove (Turtur afer) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 61.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Small dove, 20–23 cm, rufous-brown with two brilliant blue wing spots and a red bill base. Widespread in woodland, forest edge, and humid savanna across West and Central Africa from Gambia to Angola and Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Peso | 61,4 g | 2.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland open terrain. 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 | Turtur |
| Especies | Turtur afer |
Distribution
Blue-spotted Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Blue-spotted Wood-dove endangered?
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What order and family does the Blue-spotted Wood-dove belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family