Oriental Turtle-Dove
Streptopelia orientalis
Aves › Columbiformes › Columbidae › Streptopelia
Conservation status: least_concern
This bird is a member of the bird family Columbidae. It is predominantly granivorous and forages on the ground. It is also known to consume gastropods.
How To Identify
A plump, medium-sized dove characterized by cryptic plumage featuring muted tones of earthy brown, pale green, and buff. Its overall appearance helps it blend seamlessly into ground litter, giving it its common name.
Habitat
It typically inhabits open woodlands, cultivated areas, gardens, and scrubland from sea level to moderate elevations across temperate and subtropical Asia.
Behaviour
This dove is highly gregarious and often feeds on the ground in small to large flocks, gleaning seeds from grasses and cultivated crops, and frequently visits water sources to drink.
Native Range
The Oriental Turtle-Dove is native to Central Asia east across Asia to Japan.
Did You Know?
The Oriental Turtle-Dove produces a distinctive soft, rhythmic cooing call that sounds like "coo-coo-coo," which has earned it the nickname "laughing dove" in some regions. This sound is one of the most recognizable bird calls across Asia.
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