Family
Columbidae
Habits
Diurnal, Feed entirely on the ground, roost and build their nest in trees or pandanus palms. Sedentary or locally nomadic.
Habitat
Coastal Woodland Wetlands, mangroves and tall scrub inland humid env.; open woodland; inland waters and fringing forest.
Breeding
August September October November December January February March, 2; smooth glossy white. Incubation 14-16 days by both sexes, young fledge 21 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, Seeds of various plants and native fruits and berries.
Details
| Common Name: |
Bar-shouldered Dove |
Scientific Name: |
Geopelia humeralis |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
280-310 mm. |
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