Spotted Dove
探検鳥類
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.
生息地: Commonly found in open woodlands, agricultural lands, suburban gardens, and urban parks where there is ground access for foraging.
外見
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.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Aves目Columbiformes科Columbidae属Spilopelia
カテゴリ
鳥類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
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.
特殊能力
能力
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.
能力
Crop Milk Production
Both parents produce a highly nutritious, protein-rich milk-like substance in their crops to feed their newly hatched chicks.
能力
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.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 28-32 cm
- 翼開長
- 38-44 cm
- 体重
- 0.11-0.16 kg
- 寿命
- 3-10 年
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- 一度の産卵数
- 2
- 抱卵期間
- 14-16 日
食性と食事
Primarily feeds on seeds, grains, and fallen fruits gleaned from the ground, occasionally consuming small insects.
年齢による違い: Chicks are fed crop milk for the first few days before transitioning to regurgitated seeds.
主な食物
- Grass seeds
- Grains
- Fallen fruits
- Weed seeds
- Small insects
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
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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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Spotted Doveを見分けるには？
Spotted Doveを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Spotted Doveの長さは何ですか？
28-32 cm
Spotted Doveの翼開長は何ですか？
38-44 cm
Spotted Doveの体重は何ですか？
0.11-0.16 kg
Spotted Doveの寿命は何ですか？
3-10 年
Spotted Doveのtop Speedは何ですか？
60 km/h
Spotted Doveは何を食べますか？
Primarily feeds on seeds, grains, and fallen fruits gleaned from the ground, occasionally consuming small insects.
Spotted Doveは通常どこに生息していますか？
Commonly found in open woodlands, agricultural lands, suburban gardens, and urban parks where there is ground access for foraging.
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