Wildlifeof Thailand
Oriental Turtle Dove
Columbidae
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Streptopelia orientalis
Basic stats
Diet
Mainly seeds, foraged on the ground
Range
Central Asia east to Japan; northern birds winter south
The Oriental turtle-dove has a wide range from Central Asia east to Japan, with at least six named subspecies that differ in plumage pattern. Populations at higher latitudes migrate south in winter, while those nearer the tropics stay put. It feeds mainly on seeds, foraging on the ground (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Oriental Turtle Dove eat?
- Mainly seeds, foraged on the ground
- Where is the Oriental Turtle Dove found?
- Central Asia east to Japan; northern birds winter south