Dusky Turtle Dove
A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves Scientific name : Streptopelia lugens Genus : Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Dusky Turtle Dove, A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Botanical name: Streptopelia lugens
Genus: Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
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Description
Photo By Michael Woodruff
Description
The dusky turtle dove (Streptopelia lugens) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, and Zambia.
Size
28 cm
Feeding Habits
Dusky Turtle Dove consumes a varied diet including seeds, cereals, sunflowers, berries, rhizomes, insects, and molluscs. Dusky Turtle Dove forages on the ground, often forming large flocks.
Habitat
The dusky Turtle Dove typically inhabits montane forests and woodlands, favoring areas with trees such as Juniperus, Eucalyptus, Cedrus, Hagenia, and bamboo. It can also be found in human-modified landscapes, such as gardens, pine plantations, and cultivated areas, as well as in lower heath zones. These environments are spread across broader geographical regions where temperate and subtropical conditions intersect.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff