About the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove
The emerald-spotted wood dove or emerald-spotted dove is a bird of the family Columbidae, resident across eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of open drier deciduous woodland and second growth. It is absent from evergreen rainforests and semidesert areas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Turtur chalcospilos |
| Species Codes | eswdov1, ESWD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove belong to?
The Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove (Turtur chalcospilos) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove?
The emerald-spotted wood dove or emerald-spotted dove is a bird of the family Columbidae, resident across eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of open drier deciduous woodland and second growth. It is absent from evergreen rainforests and semidesert areas....
Where can I report a Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eswdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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