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Blue-headed Wood-dove

Turtur brehmeri

Least Concern
Envergure
25,3 cm
Poids
121,2 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes
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À propos

Small dove, 22–25 cm, rich rufous-brown with a blue-grey head, two small iridescent wing spots, and rose-pink breast. Confined to lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa from Guinea to the DRC. Terrestrial granivore of seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 25,3 cm 10.0 in
Poids 121,2 g 4.28 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-quilled Rock-pigeon: white wing quills; gray above; pale below; bare red facial skin; Australian rock escarpment species

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed resonance; pure warm notes through dense humid tropical forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Turtur
Espèces Turtur brehmeri

Distribution

Blue-headed Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Blue-headed Wood-dove endangered?
The Blue-headed Wood-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-headed Wood-dove nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 14 days.
What does the Blue-headed Wood-dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed resonance; pure warm notes through dense humid tropical forest.
How big is the Blue-headed Wood-dove?
The Blue-headed Wood-dove has a wingspan of 25.3 cm, weight of 121.2 g.
What order and family does the Blue-headed Wood-dove belong to?
The Blue-headed Wood-dove (Turtur brehmeri) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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