#streptopelia

[snototter]

A European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) in Yorkshire, UK

by Tim Melling

[ornithological]

eurasian collared dove (streptopelia decaocto), ireland

[columbidaesdaily]

*Today’s columbidae:

European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)

*(06-29-26)

Medium sized dove with a gray-blue head, brown wings with black spots, a wedge shaped tail with white tips, and a distinctive black and white striped neck patch. Lives in much of Europe and the Middle East, and some parts of Asia and North Africa. Rare vagrants in North America, some turtle doves have been spotted in Massachusetts and Florida. Commonly found in woodlands, semiopen habitats, and farmland. Usually very timid; mostly seen in flight, but on occasion will perch on utility wires. Feeds on the ground, where it may socialize with other pigeons. Voice is a trilling coo or purr.

[thebeastsofindia]

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, Uttar Pradesh, India

Photo by Mukul Pandya

[saritawolf]

Ring-necked Dove (piebald) (Streptopelia capicola) - (c) SaritaWolf - please do not repost

[best-bird-tournament]

Streptopelia pigeon - round 2

Which is the best bird?

Oriental turtle dove

Mourning collared dove

Voting ended onAug 6, 2025

[haveyouseenthisbirdpoll]

Have you seen a Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)?

Yes, in nature

Yes, in captivity

No, only in pictures/taxidermy/I've only heard of it

No, and I have never heard of this bird

No, but I have heard one

I might have/I'm not sure

Voting ended onMay 31, 2024

photo source

[bugsfromtokyo]

Oriental turtle doves preening each other.