Blue-spotted Wood Dove
A species of Wood-doves Scientific name : Turtur afer Genus : Wood-doves
Blue-spotted Wood Dove, A species of Wood-doves
Botanical name: Turtur afer
Genus: Wood-doves
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Description General Info
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Description
The blue-spotted wood dove (Turtur afer) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is abundantly present throughout Africa south of the Sahel; it is partially present in East Africa and absent in southern Africa. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Blue-spotted Wood Dove mainly feeds on grass seeds, complemented by castor-oil seeds, termites, and snails. Feeding occurs on the ground, either alone or in pairs, with occasional small groups in favorable areas.
Habitat
Blue-spotted Wood Dove predominantly inhabits moist woodlands, secondary forests, and their edges. These birds are also found in montane forest clearings and within the dense undergrowth of Acacia and Combretum savannas. Additionally, their habitat extends to human-altered environments, including gardens, farmland, mangrove swamps, and Eucalyptus plantations across broader regions that receive ample annual rainfall.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Wood-doves Species
Blue-spotted Wood Dove 
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