The world of birds ... pigeons!
Spinifex pigeon:
This pigeon is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful pigeons in the world. The pigeon has a brown body, white chest, black markings, gray circles around the eyes, as well as a straight head. Male pigeons are larger than females.
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Scientific name:
Geophaps plumifera
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Geographical boundaries:
Australia 🇦🇺
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Accommodation:
Grasslands, shrubs and desert areas.
This pigeon likes to be near water sources.
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Physical measurements:
Size = 235 mm
Weight = up to 110 grams
Wing span = up to 350 mm
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Age:
Not confirmed
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Food:
The Khargiya pigeon's diet consists mainly of seeds and grains.
These insects also feed on seeds added to insects and domestic birds.
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Mortgages and Breeding:
These pigeons usually live and bite in pairs or groups of up to 20. But sometimes they have been seen flying up to 400 darts. Pigeons live in a very harsh environment where it is very hot during the day and cold at night.
They build their nests in the grass and bushes.
They don't have a specific breeding season, but they can breed all year round.
Khargiya pigeons lay 2 eggs per season which hatch after 18 days.
Chicks are reared under the care of their parents for up to 6 months after birth.
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Survival status:
Deforestation is depleting its population due to the destruction of natural habitats and lack of food resources, but so far no serious threat to its species.