Bird · GBIF taxon 2495681
Oriental Turtle-Dove
Streptopelia orientalisAlso 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 →
Diet & prey
- Small 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
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyColumbidae
- SpeciesStreptopelia orientalis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- 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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