European Turtle-dove

Streptopelia turtur

(S. t. turtur)

Armenian Name:	Սովորական տատռակ

See Plate 34 for European Turtle-dove and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	26-28 cm, Wing Span:47-53 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 175.
Adult:	Brown-orange above with black feather centers. Grayish-blue midwings. Neck and breast pale purplish pink. Black-and-white barred patch on side of neck. Red eye with reddish eyering.
Juvenile:	Duller; lacks neck patches.
Similar Species:	Differs from Laughing Dove by scaly appearance of back, more pointed wings, and shorter tail.
Behavior:	Rapid agile flight with flickering wingbeats. Flutters wings and fans tail during takeoff and landing.
Habitat:	Open woodlands, orchards, weedy fields.
Food:	Seeds.
Nest:	Loose platform of twigs in trees.
Eggs:	30 mm, 1-2, white.