Dusky Turtle-dove
Streptopelia lugens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="streptopelia-lugens"></birdfyi-bird>The Dusky Turtle-dove (Streptopelia lugens) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.5 cm and a weight of 181.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, grey-brown overall with darker wings, a black half-collar on the neck, and a purplish-pink breast. Inhabits montane forest edge and highland scrub from Ethiopia and Eritrea south to Tanzania. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Overlaps with Mourning Collared-dove in parts of its range. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 34,5 cm | 13.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 181,66666666666666 g | 6.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, gentle cooing with laughing quality; pleasant notes typical of South Asian dry habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Streptopelia |
| Türler | Streptopelia lugens |
Distribution
Dusky Turtle-dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family