Blue-spotted Wood-dove
Turtur afer
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turtur-afer"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-spotted Wood-dove (Turtur afer) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 61.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Small dove, 20–23 cm, rufous-brown with two brilliant blue wing spots and a red bill base. Widespread in woodland, forest edge, and humid savanna across West and Central Africa from Gambia to Angola and Uganda. Granivore of seeds and small invertebrates on the forest floor. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 21,0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 61,4 g | 2.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American lowland open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Họ | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Turtur |
| Loài | Turtur afer |
Distribution
Blue-spotted Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family