Tambourine Dove
Turtur tympanistria
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Poids | 69,23333333333333 g | 2.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon: chestnut wing quills; gray above; pale below; bare red facial skin; Australian rock cliff pigeon
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 13-22 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
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 |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| Espèces | Turtur tympanistria |
Distribution
Tambourine Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family