European Turtle-Dove

Streptopelia turtur

Vulnerable

The European Turtle-Dove is a dove of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It feeds mainly on seeds, fruit, and shoots in woodland, scrub, gardens, savanna, islands, or open country, often giving soft cooing calls and making fast direct flights between feeding and roosting sites.

Family

Columbidae

Group

Pigeons and Doves

Range

European Turtle-Dove Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia

Population

≈ 12.8M-47.6M

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