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Village and civil parish in East Kent
The turtle dove (scientific name Streptopelia turtur) is the UK's fastest declining bird species and is on the brink of extinction.
A small and pretty pigeon, it breeds in lowland England and winters in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Average lifespan: 2 years
Check the Escallop for updates on the Summerfield turtle doves
