European Turtle Dove
Streptopelia turtur
Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) · Columbiformes (Columbiformes)
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In quizzes, players most often confuse European Turtle Dove with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Rufous Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis | 71 |
| Stock Dove Columba oenas | 22 |
| Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto | 19 |
| Common Woodpigeon Columba palumbus | 5 |
| Rock Dove Columba livia | 3 |
Family
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.
Order
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.