About the Blue-headed Wood-Dove
The blue-headed wood dove, also known as the blue-headed dove, is a medium-sized, rufous brown wood-dove with bluish-grey head, iridescent green patches on wings, reddish bill, dark brown iris, and dark red feet. Both sexes are similar. The young is duller in colour than adult.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Turtur brehmeri |
| Species Codes | bhwdov1, BHWD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
The Blue-headed Wood-Dove (Turtur brehmeri) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Wood-Dove?
The blue-headed wood dove, also known as the blue-headed dove, is a medium-sized, rufous brown wood-dove with bluish-grey head, iridescent green patches on wings, reddish bill, dark brown iris, and dark red feet. Both sexes are similar. The young is duller in colour than adult....
Where can I report a Blue-headed Wood-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Wood-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bhwdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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