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Emerald-spotted Wood-dove

Turtur chalcospilos

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
22,1 cm
Khối Lượng
65,36666666666666 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

The Emerald-spotted Wood-dove (Turtur chalcospilos) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 65.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 22,1 cm 8.7 in
Khối Lượng 65,36666666666666 g 2.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.

Số Trứng

1-2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through North American dry 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 chalcospilos

Distribution

Emerald-spotted Wood-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Emerald-spotted Wood-dove endangered?
The Emerald-spotted Wood-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Emerald-spotted Wood-dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
What does the Emerald-spotted Wood-dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through North American dry open terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Emerald-spotted Wood-dove?
The Emerald-spotted Wood-dove has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 65.36666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Emerald-spotted Wood-dove belong to?
The Emerald-spotted Wood-dove (Turtur chalcospilos) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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