Black-billed Wood-dove
Turtur abyssinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-abyssinicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-billed Wood-dove (Turtur abyssinicus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.1 cm and a weight of 62.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Small dove, 20–22 cm, with buff-brown plumage, a dark bill (no red base), and two iridescent blue-green wing spots. Inhabits dry savanna, thorn scrub, and arid woodland across the Sahel from Gambia to Ethiopia and south to Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 21,1 cm | 8.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 62,5 g | 2.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, gentle cooing with African warmth; pure black-billed quality notes echoing through dense forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| Türler | Turtur abyssinicus |
Distribution
Black-billed Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family