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Streptopelia

Streptopelia

9.9
A group of doves that includes turtledoves
  • noun
  • /strɛpˈtɒpɪliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Streptopelia
  • The genus Streptopelia includes several species of turtledoves found around the world.

Examples

  • The Eurasian collared dove belongs to the Streptopelia genus.

  • Many species of Streptopelia can be found in Europe.

  • Ornithologists have studied the mating calls of Streptopelia doves for decades.

  • The Streptopelia is known for its soft cooing sound.

  • Ornithologists have studied the mating calls of Streptopelia doves for decades.

  • The Eurasian collared dove belongs to the Streptopelia genus.

  • The genus Streptopelia includes several species of turtledoves found around the world.

Synonyms

genus Streptopelia
vsStreptopelia
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of pigeons that includes turtledoves

is the same genus but described as within the dove family

Compounds

genus Streptopelia
  • Specialized
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A group of pigeons that includes turtledoves

Streptopelia risoria
  • Specialized
9.9

A grey dove with a black band around its neck often kept as a pet

Streptopelia turtur
  • Specialized
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A small wild European dove that makes a soft, sad coo

Surface Forms

Streptopelia singular
Streptopelias plural

Etymology

Streptopelia comes from the Greek parts streptos meaning 'twisted' and peleia meaning 'dove'. It refers to the dark 'collar' or ring many turtledoves have on their necks, so the name helps you remember this group of doves.