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Oriental Turtle-Dove

Streptopelia orientalis

Also known as Rufous Turtle-Dove

The Oriental Turtle-Dove is a sturdy brown dove with dark-scaled wing coverts and a striped patch on each side of the neck. It feeds mostly on the ground but retreats quickly to trees when disturbed.

Woodland DoveGround ForagerStriped Neck Patch
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySmall insects
Predators
  • Falcons
  • Owls
  • Domestic cats
ThreatsHunting, collisions, pesticide use, and loss of mixed feeding habitat
HabitatsOpen woodland, forest edges, farmland, parks, scrub, and gardens
Life spanOften 5 to 10 years
Classification
  1. FamilyColumbidae
  2. SpeciesStreptopelia orientalis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Watch quietly without flushing feeding or nesting birds.
Responsible observation
  • Neck: Look for the black-and-pale striped side patch.
  • Wings: Note the dark centers that create a scaled appearance.
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