About the Blue-spotted Wood-Dove
The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove (Turtur afer) is a species of bird in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), within the order Columbiformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bswdov1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Turtur afer |
| Species Codes | bswdov1, BSWD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-spotted Wood-Dove belong to?
The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove (Turtur afer) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-spotted Wood-Dove?
The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Blue-spotted Wood-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-spotted Wood-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bswdov1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
667
iNat Observations
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