European turtle dove
streptopelia turtur latin

Doves of the genus Streptopelia, in particular the European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)

These include: Bullfinch, Skylark, Reed Bunting, Grasshopper Warbler and European Turtle Dove.

The Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur), also known as the European Turtle Dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons.

The region is home to species such as European Turtle Dove, Red-rumped Swallow, Common and Isabelline Wheatears, Ortolan Bunting and several others.

There is also a large spring migration of Turtle Doves (Streptopelia turtur).

European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)

Doves of the genus Streptopelia, in particular the European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)

TURTLE DOVE Streptopelia turtur.

It supports breeding Turtle Doves Streptopelia turtur; and Green Woodpeckers Picus viridis, which are fond of feeding on ants, are frequent.

The Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur), also known as the European Turtle Dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons.

Scrub areas, especially on the boundary between woodland and heath/grassland: Reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus; in the summer, Turtle dove Streptopelia turtur ; in winter, Eurasian Siskin Carduelis spinus and Lesser redpoll.