European turtle dove

The turtle dove is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the columbids present in France.
Unfortunately it is also the rarest since its population has dropped by 80% in 40 years.
It is now the subject of a national and international protection plan.

European turtle dove pictures, Photo gallery by specie European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) by French Photographer Nicolas De Cet.

The European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons.

It breeds over a wide area of the south western Palearctic including north Africa but migrates to northern sub-Saharan Africa to winter.

European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family.

Bird photography is exciting and full of adventures, discover all the picture of the French Photographer Nicolas De Cet.

Smaller and slighter in build than many other doves, it measures 26–28 cm (10–11 in) in length, 47–53 cm (19–21 in) in wingspan and weighs 100–156 g (3.5–5.5 oz).

So The European turtle dove may be recognised by its browner colour, and the black-and-white-striped patch on the side of its neck.

The tail is notable as the bird flies from the observer; it is wedge shaped, with a dark centre and white borders and tips.

Find the full description of European turtle dove on wikipedia

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