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Diamond Dove
Geopelia cuneata(Latham, 1801)
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- Order
- COLUMBIFORMES
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Geopelia
At a glance
The Diamond Dove is a medium-sized bird, about 19–24 cm long, listed as Least Concern and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 19–24 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Diamond Dove look like?
The Diamond Dove is a medium-sized bird, about 19–24 cm long and weighing 24–39 g.
The diamond dove is a resident bird in Australia. The pigeon predominantly exists in areas near water but which are lightly arid or semi-arid in nature, being Central, West and Northern Australia. They are one of Australia's smallest pigeons along with the peaceful dove. They have been spotted occasionally in Southern Australia in parks and gardens when the centre of Australia is very dry.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Diamond Dove?
The Diamond Dove is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Diamond Dove eat?
The Diamond Dove feeds on seeds, usually foraging in pairs or flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
3 photos
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