European Turtle Dove
Streptopelia turtur
Portuguese: Rola-brava
Classification
Family: Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Order: Columbiformes
Size: 26-28 cm
Status
Conservation: VU
Rarity at Quinta: Uncommon
Migratory Status: Summer visitor (Apr-Sep)
Best Time to See
Season: Spring, Summer
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Farmland edges and scrubby woodland
Habitat: Farmland, Woodland edges, Orchards, Scrubland
Identification
Scalloped orange-brown wings, pink breast, striped neck patch
Call: Soft purring "turr-turr"; gentle cooing
Diet & Behavior
Seeds, especially from arable weeds