Oriental Turtle-Dove

Streptopelia orientalis

Least Concern

The Oriental Turtle-Dove is a dove of the Indian subcontinent. 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

Oriental Turtle-Dove Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Indian subcontinent

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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