Family
Columbidae
Habits
SEDENTARY, IN PAIRS OR SMALL FLOCKS Forage in small groups, leaving cover only to reach a waterhole
Habitat
Stone Country, Sandstone blocks of escarpments.
Breeding
July August September October, 2 ; creamy white. Both sexes incubate the eggs for about 17 days. Young white-quilled pigeons fly after about 15 days
Diet
Herbivore, Seeds of grasses, herbs and some tree and shrubs.
Details
| Common Name: |
White-quilled Rock-Pigeon |
Scientific Name: |
Petrophassa albipennis |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Near Threatened |
Size: |
280 - 300 mm. |
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