TURTLE DOVE
Bird     -     Vertebrate    -     Herbivore
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TURTLE DOVE HATCHLINGS
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SPOTTED TURTLE DOVE
Male:  Turtle Dove
Female:  Turtle Dove
Young:  Squab, Hatchling
TURTLE DOVES
  • Eat grains, seeds and nuts, but they may eat the occasional insect.
  • It is a peaceful and gentle bird.
  • Are used as a symbol of love (because they pair for life) and sacrifice.
  • Winter in Africa - about September-time.
  • Can reach a speed of 60 miles per hour.
  • Both parents care for the young.
  • Are mentioned in the Bible.
  •  'Even the stork in the heavens knows its times; and the turtledove, swallow and crane observe the time of their coming'  - Jeremiah 8:7). 
  • The young can fly when they are only three weeks old.
Visit:  Turtle Doves .  COLLECTIVE NOUNS