TURTLE DOVE
Bird - Vertebrate - Herbivore
Bird - Vertebrate - Herbivore
TURTLE DOVE HATCHLINGS
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SPOTTED TURTLE DOVE
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Male: Turtle Dove
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Female: Turtle Dove
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Young: Squab, Hatchling
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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