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Oriental Turtle dove Also known as the Rufus Turtle dove. This was one of a pair I saw within a densely wooded park, foraging on the ground for their food.<br /> <br /> 30 cm length Aves,Columbidae,Columbiformes,Geotagged,Japan,Oriental turtle dove,Rufus Turtle dove,Streptopelia orientalis,Tokyo,Winter,bird,fauna,oriental turtle dove,vertebrate Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Oriental Turtle dove

Also known as the Rufus Turtle dove. This was one of a pair I saw within a densely wooded park, foraging on the ground for their food.

30 cm length

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The Oriental turtle dove

The Oriental turtle dove or rufous turtle dove is a member of the bird family Columbidae. The species has a wide native distribution range from Central Asia east across Asia to Japan. The populations show variations in the patterning of plumage and have been designated into at least six named subspecies.

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Similar species: Pigeons And Doves
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Mar 10, 2020. Captured Feb 13, 2020 15:21 in Unnamed Road, 1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya City, Tōkyō-to 151-0052, Japan.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/9.0
  • 10/600s
  • ISO1000
  • 180mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.