Emerald-spotted Wood-dove
Turtur chalcospilos
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-chalcospilos"></birdfyi-bird>Sobre
Small dove, 20–22 cm, grey-brown with two iridescent green wing spots and a pale grey head. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia and south to South Africa, in woodland, savanna, and forest edge. Granivore of seeds and termites on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Peso | 65,36666666666666 g | 2.31 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Squatter Pigeon: brown; bold black-and-white facial pattern; bare blue-violet orbital skin; Australian grassland pigeon
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through North American dry open terrain. 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 | Turtur |
| Espécies | Turtur chalcospilos |
Distribution
Emerald-spotted Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family