Parsha Life Forms and Places

In the Parsha VaYikra

Plants Places Animals

Compiled from: http://bible.ort.org/ The Living Torah by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Turtle dove
The turtle dove is mentioned in Leviticus 1:14 alongside a young common dove as one of two birds that may be presented as burnt offerings in the Temple.
The turtle dove is a kosher member of the pigeon family.
Diet: Herbivorous
Habitat: Africa and Europe
Voice: Rippling purr.