Bar-shouldered Dove
A species of Australasian Ground Doves Scientific name : Geopelia humeralis Genus : Australasian Ground Doves
Bar-shouldered Dove, A species of Australasian Ground Doves
Botanical name: Geopelia humeralis
Genus: Australasian Ground Doves
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Description
The dove has a blue-grey breast with chequered brown-bronze wings. The nape is similar to that of the peaceful dove in that the nape feathers are striated but differs in that the bar-shouldered dove does not have striated throat feathers like the peaceful dove. Furthermore, the nape feathers are copper in colour. These doves are also often confused with the introduced and common spotted turtle dove. The eye ring tends to be grey but red-brown when breeding. The juveniles are duller in colour. Doves are often found in pairs, groups or large loose flocks and are seen commonly feeding on the ground feeding on seeds. Flight is direct and swift and wings whistle while the birds are in flight. 
Size
30 cm
Colors
Brown
Bronze
Silver
White
Blue
Life Expectancy
18 years
Feeding Habits
Bar-shouldered Dove primarily consume ground seeds. Their foraging is predominantly terrestrial, with a preference for foraging at dawn and dusk. They exhibit unique seed selection ability, avoiding ingested toxins.
Habitat
Bar-shouldered Dove thrive in habitats with dense vegetation, often around water sources. They inhabit a variety of environments including forests, gorges, mangroves, eucalypt woodlands, and tropical scrubs. Common near riverbanks and in wet lowland areas, these birds are also adapted to life in both inland and coastal regions across broader geographical tropics and subtropics. Aside from natural settings, bar-shouldered Dove can be found in urban landscapes, particularly tropical towns and agricultural areas with remaining trees. They show a preference for Pandanus swamps and areas where woodlands transition into wetlands, avoiding arid regions unless near swamps or creeks. When in shared territory with similar species, bar-shouldered Dove are more inclined toward moist, shrubby zones.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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