Blue-headed Wood-Dove

Blue-headed Wood-Dove

Turtur brehmeri

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

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Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists mainly of seeds, fallen fruits, insects, and small animals taken from feeding grounds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance