Barred Dove
A species of Australasian Ground Doves Scientific name : Geopelia maugeus Genus : Australasian Ground Doves
Barred Dove, A species of Australasian Ground Doves
Botanical name: Geopelia maugeus
Genus: Australasian Ground Doves
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Description
The barred dove (Geopelia maugeus) is a small dove that is native and endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. It is closely related to the zebra dove of southeast Asia and the peaceful dove of Australia and New Guinea. It inhabits scrub, cultivated land and woodland edges in lowland areas. The barred dove is found on Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba, Timor, the Tanimbar Islands, the Kei Islands, and other smaller islands. The barred dove is similar to the zebra dove in appearance but has bare yellow skin around the eye and black-and-white barring which extends right across the breast and belly. 
Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Barred Dove primarily consumes seeds and small invertebrates, foraging on the ground in solitary, pairs, or small groups. Unique dietary habits or preferences have not been distinctively noted.
Habitat
The barred Dove typically inhabits areas of sparse woodland in open country, including open monsoon woodlands and mangrove fringes. It is also found in human-modified landscapes such as cultivated fields and grasslands, both with and without shrubbery. Additionally, this species is known to live in and around village environments within its broader geographical range.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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