About the Blue-spotted Wood-Dove
The blue-spotted wood dove or blue-spotted dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is abundantly present throughout Africa south of the Sahel; it is partially present in East Africa and absent in southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Turtur afer |
| Species Codes | bswdov1, BSWD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-spotted Wood-Dove belong to?
The Blue-spotted Wood-Dove (Turtur afer) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-spotted Wood-Dove?
The blue-spotted wood dove or blue-spotted dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is abundantly present throughout Africa south of the Sahel; it is partially present in East Africa and absent in southern Africa....
Where can I report a Blue-spotted Wood-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-spotted Wood-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bswdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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