March 13, 2022

I was talking to God again today.

Turtle Doves

There are 13 species belonging to the genus Streptopelia. Four have common names that name them as turtle doves. While each species of dove has unique characteristics, collectively they share many traits that determine breeding, behavior, and appearance.

Turtle doves are monogamous and mate for life. Once the female chooses a mate, the males and females work together to build nests made of vegetation. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs, which hatch two to three weeks later.

“‘These are the regulations for the woman who gives birth to a boy or a girl. ⁸But if she cannot afford a lamb, she is to bring two doves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’”