Length
29-33 cm
Wingspan
48-53 cm
Classification
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Habitat
Common both in rural and urban environments, since its arrival from the East a few decades ago, this species has quickly colonized the entire national territory. It usually avoids large wooded areas as well as very open terrain.
Description
Elegant medium-sized turtledove, it has shades of grey and long tail. Unmistakable black collar with white margins, short reddish legs and black bill. The main difference with its relative the European turtledove lies in the plumage. While the European turtledove has a coloured scale, the Eurasian turtledove has a paler smooth plumage. Both sexes are similar.
Description
Elegant medium-sized turtledove, it has shades of grey and long tail. Unmistakable black collar with white margins, short reddish legs and black bill. The main difference with its relative the European turtledove lies in the plumage. While the European turtledove has a coloured scale, the Eurasian turtledove has a paler smooth plumage. Both sexes are similar.
Resident | Transient | Winter | Summer
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