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Tórtola turca

Streptopelia decaocto

Near Threatened

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La tórtola turca (Streptopelia decaocto) está clasificada como Casi Amenazada (NT) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Próxima a calificar como amenazada, con poblaciones que podrían volverse vulnerables sin medidas de conservación.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (15 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)

Species

Streptopelia decaocto (Tórtola turca)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラコバト

Chinese 悲斑鳩

Spanish Tórtola turca

French Tourterelle turque

German Türkentaube

Portuguese rola-turca

Russian Кольчатая горлица

Arabic الفاختة, الفاختة المطوقة, اليمامة المطوقة

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Tórtola bicollar de la Sonda

Streptopelia bitorquata

Least Concern

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Tórtola cabecigrís

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Least Concern

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Tórtola de El Cabo

Streptopelia capicola

Least Concern

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Tórtola del Camerún

Streptopelia hypopyrrha

Least Concern

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Tórtola de Reichenow

Streptopelia reichenowi

Near Threatened

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Tórtola engañosa

Streptopelia decipiens

Critically Endangered

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Tórtola ojirroja

Streptopelia semitorquata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tórtola turca?

The scientific name of Tórtola turca is Streptopelia decaocto. It belongs to the genus Streptopelia.

What is the conservation status of Tórtola turca?

Tórtola turca (Streptopelia decaocto) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tórtola turca live?

Tórtola turca is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (15 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Cabo Verde.

What family does Tórtola turca belong to?

Tórtola turca (Streptopelia decaocto) belongs to the genus Streptopelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.

What kingdom does Tórtola turca belong to?

Tórtola turca (Streptopelia decaocto) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tórtola turca?

The closest relatives of Tórtola turca in the genus Streptopelia include Tórtola bicollar de la Sonda, Tórtola cabecigrís, Tórtola de El Cabo, Tórtola del Camerún, Tórtola de Reichenow.