About the European Turtle-Dove
The European turtle dove is a threatened or vulnerable 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Streptopelia turtur |
| Species Codes | eutdov, EUTD, ETDO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Turtle-Dove belong to?
The European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the European Turtle-Dove?
The European Turtle-Dove is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the European Turtle-Dove?
The European turtle dove is a threatened or vulnerable 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....
Where can I report a European Turtle-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of European Turtle-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eutdov, or on iNaturalist.
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