About the Adamawa Turtle-Dove
The Adamawa turtle dove is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae. It is also known as the pink-bellied turtle dove. The species is closely related to and has been considered the same species as the dusky turtle dove. The species has a disjunct distribution, being native to Cameroon, Nigeria and southwestern Chad and further west in Gambia, Senegal and Mali. It has also been reported defending a territory in Togo, suggesting a population may exist there too.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Streptopelia hypopyrrha |
| Species Codes | adtdov1, ATDO, ADTD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Adamawa Turtle-Dove belong to?
The Adamawa Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia hypopyrrha) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Adamawa Turtle-Dove?
The Adamawa turtle dove is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae. It is also known as the pink-bellied turtle dove. The species is closely related to and has been considered the same species as the dusky turtle dove. The species has a disjunct distribution, being native to Camer...
Where can I report a Adamawa Turtle-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Adamawa Turtle-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code adtdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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