Tambourine Dove
Turtur tympanistria
The Tambourine Dove (Turtur tympanistria) is a uncommon doves and pigeon found in 32 countries, weighing about 71 g. The tambourine dove is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in woodlands and other thick vegetation in Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
About the Tambourine Dove
The tambourine dove is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in woodlands and other thick vegetation in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Its range extends from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Kenya and southwards through eastern Africa to south-eastern South Africa, but it is absent from the drier areas of south-western Africa. There is a population on the Comoros Islands.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Tambourine Dove can be seen all year round, with peak activity in December. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Tambourine Dove look like?
- The tambourine dove is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in woodlands and other thick vegetation in Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
- How big is a Tambourine Dove?
- The Tambourine Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 71 g.
- Where can you see a Tambourine Dove?
- The Tambourine Dove occurs in 32 countries, including South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to a Tambourine Dove?
- The Tambourine Dove is most easily confused with the Blue-spotted Wood Dove, the Black-billed Wood Dove and the Blue-headed Wood Dove.
- Is the Tambourine Dove endangered?
- The Tambourine Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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