Spotted Dove
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Spotted Dove
spilopelia chinensis
The Spotted Dove is a charming and familiar sight across its wide native range in Southern Asia, as well as in many global urban areas where it has been introduced. Characterized by its gentle demeanor and soft, rhythmic cooing, this medium-sized dove is easily recognized by its distinctive black-and-white checkered collar. It is a highly adaptable bird that has successfully integrated into human-modified landscapes, thriving in parks, gardens, and agricultural fields. Often seen foraging on the ground in pairs or small groups, the Spotted Dove plays an important role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser. Its placid nature and tolerance of human activity make it a beloved backyard visitor, bringing a touch of peaceful wildlife to bustling cities.
Hábitat: Commonly found in open woodlands, agricultural lands, suburban gardens, and urban parks where there is ground access for foraging.
Aspecto
This elegant dove features a rosy-grey breast that fades to a light greyish belly, with warm brown upperparts and wings. Its most defining characteristic is the collar of white spots over a black patch on the back and sides of its neck. It has a notably long, dark tail tipped with white, which is particularly visible in flight, and reddish-pink legs and feet.
ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseAvesOrdenColumbiformesFamiliaColumbidaeGéneroSpilopelia
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During courtship, the male flies up vertically with a loud clapping of wings, then glides downward in a wide, sweeping arc to impress the female.
Juvenile Spotted Doves do not have the signature checkered collar; they only develop this distinctive pattern as they mature into adulthood.
They are remarkably comfortable nesting near humans, often building their flimsy twig nests on window ledges, hanging flower baskets, or air conditioners.
Habilidades especiales
Habilidad
Suction Drinking
Unlike most birds that must scoop water and tilt their heads back to swallow, the Spotted Dove can submerge its bill and drink continuously by suction.
Habilidad
Crop Milk Production
Both parents produce a highly nutritious, protein-rich milk-like substance in their crops to feed their newly hatched chicks.
Habilidad
Clap-Wing Takeoff
When startled on the ground, they can perform a rapid, near-vertical takeoff accompanied by a loud clapping sound made by their wings to evade predators.
Medidas y detalles
- Longitud
- 28-32 cm
- Envergadura
- 38-44 cm
- Peso
- 0.11-0.16 kg
- Esperanza de vida
- 3-10 años
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Tamaño de la puesta
- 2
- Incubación
- 14-16 días
Dieta y alimentación
Primarily feeds on seeds, grains, and fallen fruits gleaned from the ground, occasionally consuming small insects.
Diferencias por edad: Chicks are fed crop milk for the first few days before transitioning to regurgitated seeds.
Alimentos principales
- Grass seeds
- Grains
- Fallen fruits
- Weed seeds
- Small insects
Método de búsqueda
- Foraging
Conexiones ecológicas
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
Preys on the eggs, fledglings, and adult doves, particularly in suburban and urban environments.
eaten by
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
Preys on adult doves in their native Asian range.
competitor
Feral Pigeon
Columba livia
Competes for foraging space, fallen grain, and nesting sites in urban environments.
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Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cómo identificar a Spotted Dove?
La forma más fácil de identificar a Spotted Dove es usar la aplicación de identificación de naturaleza Snappit.
¿Cuál es el longitud de Spotted Dove?
28-32 cm
¿Cuál es el envergadura de Spotted Dove?
38-44 cm
¿Cuál es el peso de Spotted Dove?
0.11-0.16 kg
¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Spotted Dove?
3-10 años
¿Cuál es el top Speed de Spotted Dove?
60 km/h
¿Qué come Spotted Dove?
Primarily feeds on seeds, grains, and fallen fruits gleaned from the ground, occasionally consuming small insects.
¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Spotted Dove?
Commonly found in open woodlands, agricultural lands, suburban gardens, and urban parks where there is ground access for foraging.
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