Oriental Turtle-dove
A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves, Also known as Rufous Turtle Dove Scientific name : Streptopelia orientalis Genus : Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Oriental Turtle-dove, A species of Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
Also known as:
Rufous Turtle Dove
Botanical name: Streptopelia orientalis
Genus: Turtle-doves and Collared-doves
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Description
The oriental Turtle-dove is a migratory bird whose appearance can vary between subspecies. Individuals from higher latitudes migrate south over the winter months while those at lower latitudes do not migrate. The oriental Turtle-dove can be found in a large range of habitats, but usually prefers dense tree coverage. These birds mainly forage for seeds on the ground.
Size
33 - 36 cm
Feeding Habits
Oriental Turtle-dove, primarily granivorous, consumes seeds like hemp, sunflower, wheat, and millet, as well as amaranth and gastropods. Forages on the ground, showcasing versatility in its diet and adaptability to different food sources.
Habitat
The oriental Turtle-dove occupies a wide array of habitats from boreal to tropical zones, including sparse woodlands, scrub, wooded farmlands next to crop fields, and increasingly urban areas with tree-lined avenues. Geographically, oriental Turtle-dove is adapted to forest edges, reaching subalpine zones in mountainous regions. It inhabits glades and groves of mixed forestry, such as pine with birch, aspen, poplar, and willow, as well as oak, mixed deciduous, and bamboo forests in the lower mountain slopes. The species is also known to dwell at high altitudes, up to 4000 meters in parts of the Himalayas.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Distribution Area
The westernmost race, meena, breeds in the Western Palearctic region. The southernmost populations are resident, but most other birds migrate south to winter in India, the Maldives, and southern Japan. They disperse widely and are known from islands such as the Lakshadweep in winter. S. o. orientalis occurs as a rarity in western Alaska and British Columbia. It is also a vagrant to northern and western Europe and occurrences in Britain tend to gather much attention from twitchers. 
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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