Article Nº 3248 Bird Vol. III · p. 383
Turtle dove (Turtur turtur)
Original title: Rola (Turtur turtur)
The turtle dove (Turtur turtur), a bird of the pigeon family that passes through the Madeiran islands at various times of year but is uncommon.
A bird of passage that appears in the islands of the archipelago at various times of year, but is uncommon. It belongs to the family Columbidae.