Blue-headed Wood Dove
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Doves and Pigeons

Blue-headed Wood Dove

Turtur brehmeri

LCLeast Concern
Family
Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
Order
Columbiformes

Overview

The blue-headed wood dove (Turtur brehmeri), also known as the blue-headed dove, is a medium-sized (up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long), rufous brown wood-dove with bluish-grey head, iridescent green patches on wings, reddish bill, dark brown iris, and dark red feet. Both sexes are similar. The young is duller in colour than adult.
The blue-headed wood dove is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.