As a result, ducks and Oriental Turtle Doves decreased.

Both the names Oriental Turtle Dove or Rufous Turtle Dove have been used for this species.

An Oriental Turtle Dove, ssp meena at Lot-et-Garonne on 6 March; sixth record for France if accepted.

Oriental Turtle Dove has occurred a number of times since, including a well-watched bird in Oxfordshire in February 2011, which was found in a birdwatcher's garden.

It has been suggested that the name Rufous Turtle Dove should be used for the western form meena, and Oriental Turtle Dove for the nominate orientalis.

The Oriental Turtle Dove or Rufous Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, doves and pigeons.

Oriental Turtle Dove has two distinct migratory northern races, S. o. orientalis in the central Siberian taiga, and S. o. meena in open woodland in central Asia.

RUFOUS TURTLE DOVE Streptopelia orientalis.

The Oriental Turtle Dove or Rufous Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, doves and pigeons.