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European Turtle Dove
Streptopelia turtur
34.2237, 77.174
Field Notes
Description:
Very similar to the spotted dove Spilopelia chinensis, which is common in Kolkata, India, except that the collar of this bird bears a striped pattern and is not spotted. The pattern on the wings are also much more bold. The bird walks happily on the ground looking for food.
Habitat:
Ule Ethic Resort, Alchi Village on the banks of the River Indus. These birds were quite common. Foraging on the ground or sitting on the electric wires.
Reference Links:
European turtle dove
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PublishedJune 16, 2014
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