Family
Columbidae
Habits
Diurnal, Must have access to water and some trees for nesting and roosting. Feeds and spends a lot of time on the ground.
Habitat
Woodland, Rivers and permanent water in lightly wooded savannah.
Breeding
August to December (in response to rainfall), 2 ; white. Incubation about 13 days by both sexes, and young fledge 12-14 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, Seeds of grasses and herbaceous plants.
Details
Common Name: |
Diamond Dove |
Scientific Name: |
Geopelia cuneata |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
190-215 mm. |
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