🌿Native Nature

Blue-headed Wood-Dove

Turtur brehmeri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Columbiformes ›Family: Columbidae ›Genus: Turtur

About

The blue-headed wood dove (Turtur brehmeri) also known as blue-headed dove is a medium-sized, up to 25 cm long, rufous brown wood-dove with bluish-grey head, an iridescent green patches on wings, reddish bill, dark brown iris and dark red feet. Both sexes are similar. The young is duller than adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-headed Wood-Dove?
The scientific name of Blue-headed Wood-Dove is Turtur brehmeri.
What is the conservation status of Blue-headed Wood-Dove?
The Blue-headed Wood-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
Blue-headed Wood-Dove belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
Blue-headed Wood-Dove belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
Blue-headed Wood-Dove belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
Blue-headed Wood-Dove belongs to the order Columbiformes.
What family does Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
Blue-headed Wood-Dove belongs to the family Columbidae.
What genus does Blue-headed Wood-Dove belong to?
Blue-headed Wood-Dove belongs to the genus Turtur.