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Oriental Turtle Dove

Streptopelia orientalis

Photo by Wild Things
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A very close dove to the spotted variety, except the rich rufous colour and thee marking on the wings are different. Tail is broad with white band which is seen when alighting.

Habitat:

Common in the Himalayas upto 4000mtrs.

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