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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Streptopelia turtur
European turtle dove. Greek: τριγόνι. Gadouras River, June 2022.
Breeding migrant, widely distributed, drastic decline in numbers over past two decades. April to September. Length 25-30 cm, wingspan 47-55 cm. Sexes similar. Feeds on ground mainly on seeds, occasionally insects. Nests in shrubs, trees. Straight flight with tight wing beats. Intense hunting persecution. Red-listed as 'vulnerable' (globally threatened).
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