Eurasian collared dove / Türkentaube (Streptopelia decaocto)

Türkentaube in der bekannten Birke am Luppmen. 2024-11-16 16:45:22 Luppmen Canon EOS R7 200-800mm Shutter speed 10.375
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Classification: Genus Streptopelia (Streptopelia); Family Pigeons (Columbidae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America (introduced), Africa, Asia (introduced).
General: The Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is a dove species native to Europe and Asia; it was introduced to Japan, North America and islands in the Caribbean. Because of its vast global range and increasing population trend, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2014.^[1] [more]
Song: Gu-guh-gu, klingt wie „ Gross-mue-ti“ Dazu auch „chräi“ oder „chwii“ [Link]
Song a characteristic, rhythmic cooing, consisting of three syllables with emphasis on the second. The third lower pitched than the rest. Can be rendered as "su-do-ku" (or "deca-oc-to", latin name derived from song). [Link]
Calls: Excitement-call a nasal "wrrraa". [Link]
Physical details: length=31-33 cm, wingspan=47-55 cm, weight=170-240 g
Habitats: Settlement

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
Quinta das Vinhas, Calheta, Madeira - Kanarengirlitz Gesang, Türkentauben, Frösche, Hahn kräht. Madeira 2023-03-14 08:21:46 Singers: Atlantic canary, Eurasian collared dove

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First documented observation: 2020-05-21 in Luppmen. Most recent observation: 2025-02-18 in Canary Islands.