Family
Columbidae
Habits
Diurnal, Feed on ground. When disturbed they take of with a slight whirring of wings Extremely tame and confiding. Lives in pairs for most of the year, but may form wandering flocks in winter. Nest is small flimsy platform of twigs, grass and rootlets placed in a tree.
Habitat
Coastal Woodland Forest Wetlands, well grassed eucalypt woodland with water nearby; inland waters and fringing forest; open woodland.
Breeding
March April May June July August September, 2 ; white. eggs incubated by both sexes for 14 -16 days. Young fly after about 21 days. Breeding is closely linked with patterns of rainfall, and a number of broods may be raised in quick succession.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, Seeds of grasses and shrubs.
Details
Common Name: |
Peaceful Dove |
Scientific Name: |
Geopelia striata |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
175 - 230 mm. |
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