756 observationsLeast Concern
Tambourine Dove
Turtur tympanistria
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Columbiformes ›Family: Columbidae ›Genus: Turtur
About
The tambourine dove (Turtur tympanistria) is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in woodlands and other thick vegetation in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Its range extends from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Kenya and southwards through eastern Africa to south-eastern South Africa, but it is absent from the drier areas of south-western Africa. There is a population on the Comoros Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tambourine Dove is Turtur tympanistria.
- The Tambourine Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Tambourine Dove belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tambourine Dove belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Tambourine Dove belongs to the class Aves.
- Tambourine Dove belongs to the order Columbiformes.
- Tambourine Dove belongs to the family Columbidae.
- Tambourine Dove belongs to the genus Turtur.