speckled upperparts; markings on side of neck (Spain; 2006-06-10)
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European Turtle Dove
Streptopelia turtur
Native Range:
Eurasia
Notes:
a common inhabitant of open woodlands, parks, and gardens; nests in trees; in folklore and popular literature, this species has become an emblem of devoted love; one of the species featured in the song "the 12 days of Christmas"; feeds on the ground; issues a soothing coo that sounds like "turr, turr".
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