Does turtledove protect animals?

Turtledoves are European and North African birds of the genus Pigeonidae, also known as turtle chickens and cones, which are distributed in most parts of China. However, due to the development of cities, there are few turtledoves in cities, mostly in non-urban areas at low elevations. Common species are fire turtledoves, bead-necked turtledoves, mountain turtledoves and artificially bred white turtledoves. Let's take a look at whether turtledoves are protected animals.

Does turtledove protect animals?

Wild turtledoves are generally protected animals and are not allowed to be sold. Wild turtledoves are three protected animals, that is, terrestrial wild animals protected by the state or of important economic and scientific research value. the protected turtledoves are European turtledoves, mountain turtledoves, gray turtledoves, bead-necked turtledoves, brown turtledoves, fire turtledoves and so on.

Is it against the law to beat turtledoves?

It is against the law to beat turtledoves. Turtledoves are protected wild animals, more than a certain number will be sentenced, now the state is very strict with the hunting and killing of wild animals. According to the law, hunting wild animals with prohibited tools and methods, the number of which reaches more than 20 is illegal hunting.

What are the species of turtledoves?

1. European turtledove: European turtledove is a slightly smaller pink-brown turtledove with black-and-white fine striated patches on the neck, dark brown wing coverings and light brown scaly spots. The difference between turtledoves and fire doves is that they are smaller in size, lighter in color, no white feather ends, thick brown on the back and nape of the neck, white markings on the neck and tail, and wine red on the chest. The naked skin around the eyes is red. It lives in broad-leaved forests, mixed forests and coniferous forests in plain and hilly areas, feeding on the fruits and seeds of various plants, as well as mulberry, corn, sesame, wheat and other crops and a small amount of animal food.

2. Mountain turtledove: mountain turtledove is a bird of the genus Pigeon family. It is about 32 cm long with straight or slightly curved claws, soft at the base of the mouth, covered with wax film, dilated and horny at the tip of the mouth, short neck and feet, and full shin feathered. The dark striped body of the upper body of the scallop has brown feather edges, gray waist, nearly black tail feathers and light gray tail tips. The lower body is mostly pink and feet are red. There was a high-frequency "poof" sound during takeoff. In pairs or alone activities, mostly in open farming areas, villages and front and back houses, around monasteries, or near small ditches, feed on the ground, mostly with cereals.

3. Grey turtledoves: grey turtledoves belong to "Sanyou" protected animals, with a medium size of 32 centimeters. They are birds of the genus Pigeon family, which are widely distributed, but the population is rare and uncommon. The whole body is grayish brown, there are blue-gray patches on the wings, the tip of the tail feather is white, there is a black neck ring at the back of the neck, and there are white feathers around it. The iris is red, the eyelids are also red, the exposed skin around the eyes is self-wrapped or light gray, the mouth is nearly black, and the feet and toes are dark pink. China is distributed in North and Northwest China, as well as in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and South China.

4. Bead-necked turtledoves: beaded-necked turtledoves, also known as carvings, birds, middle spots, flower-necked turtledoves, flower-necked turtledoves, pearl doves, turtledoves, bead-necked pigeons, etc., are common turtledoves distributed in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the vast areas of southern China, inhabiting plains, grasslands, low hills and farmland with sparse tree growth. they also often appear in miscellaneous wood forests, bamboo forests and trees near villages or near their homes.

5. Brown turtledove: Brown turtledove is a bird of the genus Pigeonidae. Distributed in Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Iran, the former Soviet Union, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and may be artificially introduced to Turkey, Palestine, Syria, Australia and Chinese mainland and other places, generally inhabit deserts, semi-deserts and oases and bushy places.

6. Fire turtledove: fire turtledove, also known as red dove, red turtledove, turtle turtle, red curry chase, partridge, etc., inhabit the tropical regions of southern Asia, is a small dove, often found in the plains, grasslands looking for food in groups. Distributed in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indo-China Peninsula, Philippines and Chinese mainland from south of North China, west to Sichuan, Xizang, north of the Yangtze River and other places, mainly living in open fields and near villages.