Namaqua Dove
Oena capensis
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Very small, long-tailed dove, 22–26 cm; male has a black face and bill contrasting with white underparts and grey-brown wings. Found across Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Madagascar in open arid and semi-arid habitats, including desert scrub, dry savanna, and farmland. Granivore of tiny seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 20,5 cm | 8.1 in |
| الوزن | 39,333333333333336 g | 1.39 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Diamond Dove: pale gray; white-spotted wings; red orbital ring; pale below; tiny; common Australian dove; spotted wings
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 16 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing with Namaqua charm; delicate pure notes typical of African dry open savanna and scrub.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Oena |
| الأنواع | Oena capensis |
Distribution
Namaqua Dove has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family