Adamawa Turtle-dove
Streptopelia hypopyrrha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-hypopyrrha"></birdfyi-bird>The Adamawa Turtle-dove (Streptopelia hypopyrrha) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.6 cm and a weight of 161 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, with warm rufous-brown upperparts, a black neck collar, and a deep orange-red breast. Endemic to the highland plateaus and montane grasslands of northern Nigeria and Cameroon. Granivore of grass seeds and cultivated grains. Poorly studied and localised range. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Peso | 161,0 g | 5.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes carrying through African dry woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Espécies | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
Distribution
Adamawa Turtle-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family