Oriental Turtle Dove
Streptopelia orientalis
(Latham, 1790)
Least Concern
A
British & Irish Rarity Status: Mega
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Oriental Turtle Dove - Shetland © Hugh Harrop
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Oriental Turtle Dove - Oxfordshire © Kevin Du Rose
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Oriental Turtle Dove - Oxfordshire © Chris Turner
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Oriental Turtle Dove - Shetland © Hugh Harrop
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Oriental Turtle Dove - Cyprus © Matthew Smith
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Oriental Turtle Dove - Shetland © Roger Riddington
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