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European Turtle-dove

Streptopelia turtur

Vulnerable
Kanat Açıklığı
34,1 cm
Ağırlık
127,5 g
Familya
Columbidae
Takım
Columbiformes

Hakkında

Slender migratory dove, 26–29 cm, with rich orange-brown scalloped upperparts, black-and-white neck patch, pink breast, and white belly. Breeds across Europe and western Asia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore of weed seeds in farmland and hedgerows. Experiencing severe population decline due to changes in agricultural practices. Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 34,1 cm 13.4 in
Ağırlık 127,5 g 4.50 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Vinaceous Dove: vinaceous-pink below; gray-blue above; black half-collar; pale wing coverts; Sahelian African dove species

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. 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 turtur

Distribution

European Turtle-dove has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the European Turtle-dove endangered?
The European Turtle-dove has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the European Turtle-dove nest?
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the European Turtle-dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open South Asian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the European Turtle-dove?
The European Turtle-dove has a wingspan of 34.1 cm, weight of 127.5 g.
What order and family does the European Turtle-dove belong to?
The European Turtle-dove (Streptopelia turtur) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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