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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Oriental Turtle-Dove

Streptopelia orientalis

A large, robust dove recognized by its scaly rufous wing pattern and distinctive striped neck patches, common across much of Asia.

What it sounds like

A deep, rhythmic, four-note coo typically described as 'her-her-hoo-hoo'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ding Li Yong · JapanCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Displays characteristic rufous-edged scapulars and wing coverts that create a 'turtle' shell pattern.
Features a patch of black and silvery-white diagonal stripes on the sides of the neck, present in both sexes.
Divided into several subspecies, including the migratory 'orientalis' and the more sedentary 'meena' which has a white-tipped tail.
Unlike many other doves, it is highly adaptable to varied elevations, ranging from sea level to 4,000 meters in the Himalayas.
While primarily granivorous, it is known to forage in large flocks on agricultural stubble following harvests.

Habitat

Open deciduous or mixed woodlands, agricultural fields, scrublands, and urban parks.

Range

Wide distribution from Siberia and Japan south through India, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Adamawa Turtle-DoveStreptopelia hypopyrrha African Collared-DoveStreptopelia roseogrisea Burmese Collared-DoveStreptopelia xanthocycla Dusky Turtle-DoveStreptopelia lugens Eurasian Collared-DoveStreptopelia decaocto European Turtle-DoveStreptopelia turtur Mourning Collared-DoveStreptopelia decipiens Philippine Collared-DoveStreptopelia dusumieri

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