Turtle Dove, Streptopelia turtur

Photo category:
Shrubland of the Balkans
Vertebrates specimen collection
Natural History Museum of Crete exhibition

Turtle Dove

Pigeons and Doves

Birds

Animals

Vertebrates

Shrubland of the Balkans diorama

Photo of a Turtle Dove, which is a very timid species and nests on trees. Due to intensive hunting its populations are declining worldwide.

Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete

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Exhibition Halls of Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete

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