Malagasy Turtle Dove
A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves Scientific name : Nesoenas picturatus Genus : Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Malagasy Turtle Dove, A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Botanical name: Nesoenas picturatus
Genus: Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
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Description General Info
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Description
The Malagasy turtle dove (Nesoenas picturatus) is a bird species in the pigeon and dove family, Columbidae. It is found in British Indian Ocean Territory, the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, and the Seychelles.
Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Though some island populations are rare – some precariously so – as a whole N. picturata is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN.
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