Oriental Turtle Dove
Oriental Turtle Dove (<em>Streptopelia orientalis</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Oriental Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves. A dove with scalloped wing coverts and a black-and-gray neck patch; a woodland and farmland bird of East Asia; winters in flocks feeding on grain; a strong migrant.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Streptopelia; binomial: Streptopelia orientalis; authority: (Latham, 1790). Typical size: 30-33cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
