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Turkish turtledove

The Turkish Dove, from its scientific name Streptopelia decaocto, is a bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, North America and North Africa.

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It is part of the Columbidae family , and of the order Columbiformes.

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She is recognizable with her dewy beige body and black collar. Its beak is black and its legs are pink.

In the Turkish turtledove, it is impossible to recognize the male from the female.

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It feeds mainly on seeds and insects.

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The Turkish turtledove lives in gardens, woods, in city centers, in the countryside or in forests.

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It nests in pairs in a nest placed at the top of a tree. She lays about 2 to 3 eggs . In the year there may be several broods.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the conservation status of IUCN, it is: LC Least concern.

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Turkish dove adult winter plumage

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