What is the difference between a wild pigeon and a turtledove?

We all know that wild pigeons and turtledoves are very similar and difficult to distinguish, but they are also some different, so what is the specific difference between wild pigeons and turtledoves?

First, the specific introduction of wild pigeons

The scientific name of the wild pigeon is the pearl-neck turtledove, which is a kind of turtledove, and there are many aliases, such as turtleneck dove, flower turtledove, flower-neck turtledove, bird of prey, middle spot and so on. The main distribution areas are South Asia, Southeast Asia and the vast areas of southern China.

Wild pigeons are generally divided into two types: rock pigeons and arboreal pigeons, including rock pigeons, forest pigeons, snow pigeons and so on.

Wild pigeons are easy to domesticate and can also be crossed with domestic pigeons to produce new breeds.

Second, the specific introduction of turtledoves

Turtledove is a general term for birds of the genus Pigeon. The main body features are brown upper body, grayish brown head and neck, reddish brown shoulder feathers, gray or blue gray on the forehead and top of the head.

Turtledoves live in many places, such as mountains, plain forests, foothills and arable land. The main classifications are fire turtledove, mountain turtledove and pearl-necked turtledove. Mountain turtledoves are widely distributed in various provinces and regions of our country.

Third, the difference between wild pigeons and turtledoves

1. The meaning of wild pigeon is different: wild pigeon refers to a kind of turtledove, which is called pearl-necked turtledove, and turtledove is the general name of birds of the genus Pigeon.

2. Different categories: wild pigeons can be divided into rock pigeons, forest pigeons, snow pigeons, etc. Turtledoves are divided into bead-necked turtledoves, fire turtledoves and mountain turtledoves.

3. The inclusion relationship is different: wild pigeons must be turtledoves, but turtledoves are not necessarily wild pigeons.

If you want to taste the delicacy of pigeons, it is best to choose artificial breeding, many wild animals may be state-protected animals, capture is illegal, but also easy to destroy the ecological environment.