Turtledove | migratory, songbird, Eurasia | Britannica Turtledove, (Streptopelia turtur), European and North African bird of the pigeon family, Columbidae (order Columbiformes), that is the namesake of its genus The turtledove is 28 cm (11 inches) long Its body is reddish brown, the head is blue-gray, and the tail is marked with a white tip
European turtle dove - Wikipedia The European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a threatened or vulnerable member of the bird family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons It breeds over a wide area of the south western Palearctic including north Africa but migrates to northern sub-Saharan Africa to winter
Turtledove - Wikipedia Harry Turtledove (born 1949), historian and author who writes historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy novels
Turtle Dove - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Read on to learn about the Turtle Dove These doves are small birds with beautiful plumage They are light gray with a dark striped patch on their necks, and gold-laced feathers on their wings The patch on the neck is ringed in silver, and contains black and white stripes This species is relatively small, but not among the smallest dove species
Mourning dove - Wikipedia The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family, Columbidae The bird is also known as the American mourning dove, the rain dove, the chueybird, colloquially as the turtle dove, and it was once known as the Carolina pigeon and Carolina turtledove [2]
Turtle Dove - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary There are 13 species belonging to the genus Streptopelia Four have common names that name them as turtle doves While each species of dove has unique characteristics, collectively they share many traits that determine breeding, behavior, and appearance Doves have small heads and narrow, small bills
What is a turtle dove? - Birdful The turtle dove is a type of bird found across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa Turtle doves belong to the pigeon and dove family Columbidae There are several different species of turtle dove, but the most common is the European turtle dove Streptopelia turtur
European Turtle-Dove - eBird Medium-sized dove with spotted wings, a distinctive striped neck patch and a bold white tip to the rounded tail Found in wooded and semiopen habitats, especially farmland and heath with hedges and scattered trees Usually rather shy; seen mainly in flight, but at times perched on utility wires
Turtle Dove Bird Facts | Streptopelia Turtur - The RSPB Wildlife Charity Each year, UK-breeding Turtle Doves travel up to 3,000 miles each way to and from West Africa Its iconic purring ‘turr turr’ call is where the ‘Turtle’ name came from Discover the five UK species and how they’ve been bred to live alongside people