Bird
European turtle dove Facts Streptopelia turtur
- Lifespan
- Up to 13.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Columbidae. Order: Columbiformes.
European turtle dove Conservation Status
European turtle dove is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 13.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 132 g
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