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SR IUCN · VU · Vulnerable Columbiformes Columbidae

European Turtle Dove

Streptopelia turtur

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
26–28 cm
Body Mass
132 g
Wingspan
50 cm
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 305

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 305).

DEF 191

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 191).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: Western & Central Habitat: Woodland
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Streptopelia turtur turtur

    Europe, Madeira and Canary Is. to w Siberia

  • Streptopelia turtur arenicola

    nw Africa to Iran and w China

  • Streptopelia turtur hoggara

    Air Massif and Hoggar Mts. (s Sahara)

  • Streptopelia turtur rufescens

    Egypt and n Sudan

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Streptopelia turtur

Which family does it belong to?

Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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