Dove Black-Billed Wood (Turtur abyssinicus) – Gambia

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Dove Black-Billed Wood (Turtur abyssinicus) – Gambia

This bird is often difficult to distinguish between the Emerald Spotted Wood Dove but in flight the rufous wings clearly identify it.  See the rufous wing feathers partially visible on this specimen.

  • Species:Black-Billed Wood Dove (Turtur abyssinicus)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilyPigeons, Doves (Columbidae)
  • Date Taken20151105
  • Location:Brumnen Bridge
  • Area:Road Bataling to Tendaba
  • Country:Gambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA21001a Dove Black-Billed Wood 2 Bataling Tendaba to Brumnen Bridge Gambia Nov14 PH1_7909
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