Oriental Turtle Dove
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Oriental Turtle Dove

Streptopelia orientalis

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Wadden Sea National Park
30 Verified sightings at Wadden Sea National Park From 2019 to 2026
5,475 Verified sightings across all 29 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk

About the Oriental Turtle Dove

The Oriental turtle dove or rufous turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is a member of the bird family Columbidae. The species has a wide native distribution range from Central Asia east across Asia to Japan. The populations show variations in the patterning of plumage and have been designated into at least six named subspecies. Populations in the higher latitudes tend to migrate south in winter, while those closer to the tropics are sedentary. Vagrants have been recorded in North America. The species is predominantly granivorous and forages on the ground.

The genus name Streptopelia is from Ancient Greek streptos, "collar" and peleia, "dove". The specific orientalis is Latin for "eastern", in this case referring to the type locality, China. The species has a wide distribution with geographical variation in plumage that has led to at least six subspecies being designated. The distributions of many are not disjunct and gradation exists except in some island populations. Some of the populations of Streptopelia turtur that occur on the eastern edge can be very similar in appearance to S. orientalis and in the past the two species have been lumped together.

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Closest Relatives at Wadden Sea National Park

European Turtle Dove
VU

European Turtle Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Streptopelia turtur

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Wood Pigeon
LC

Wood Pigeon

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Columba palumbus

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Stock Dove
LC

Stock Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Columba oenas

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Diamond Dove
LC Endemic

Diamond Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Geopelia cuneata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Nikko National Park 🇯🇵 Japan
~50%
2 Langtang National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~40%
3 Khangchendzonga National Park 🇮🇳 India
~30%
4 Taroko National Park 🇹🇼 Taiwan
~30%
5 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
~20%
6 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
~20%
7 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
~20%
8 Bandhavgarh National Park 🇮🇳 India
~20%
9 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~20%
10 Manas National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
11 Jiuzhaigou National Park 🇨🇳 China
~10%
12 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
13 Satpura National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
14 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~10%
15 Nagarhole National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
16 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
17 Bandipur National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
18 Keoladeo National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
19 Ranthambore National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
20 Sundarbans National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
21 Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park 🇲🇳 Mongolia
<5%
22 Namdapha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
23 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
<5%
24 Yala National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
<5%
25 Wadden Sea National Park 🇩🇪 Germany
<5%
26 Wilpattu National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Insufficient data
27 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
28 Gir National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
29 Mudumalai National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Oriental Turtle Dove in Wadden Sea National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Oriental Turtle Dove sighting in Wadden Sea National Park, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Oriental Turtle Dove in Wadden Sea National Park?

January has the highest sighting rate for Oriental Turtle Dove in Wadden Sea National Park in our monthly data.

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