Zebra Dove
A species of Australasian Ground Doves Scientific name : Geopelia striata Genus : Australasian Ground Doves
Zebra Dove, A species of Australasian Ground Doves
Botanical name: Geopelia striata
Genus: Australasian Ground Doves
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Description
The zebra Dove is a small dove found in dense forests, open fields, farmlands, and similar suburban areas. Unlike other dove species, this ground-dwelling bird likes to forage alone or in pairs, but not in large groups. The call of this slender dove is often described as very pleasant. Very common in urban areas, they are quite comfortable around humans.
Size
20 - 23 cm
Life Expectancy
14 years
Feeding Habits
Zebra Dove primarily consumes grass and weed seeds, supplemented with insects and invertebrates. Prefers foraging on bare ground or short grass, often alone or in pairs, utilizing camouflage and rodent-like movements.
Habitat
Zebra Dove thrives in a variety of open habitats with some vegetation, such as dry woodlands, scrublands, and agricultural regions. These birds are adaptable and can be frequently observed in urban environments, including gardens and city spaces, benefiting from the resources these areas provide. Zebra Dove has a preference for areas with lowland characteristics and is often associated with bushy or tree-strewn landscapes. This species is largely found at low elevations but has been recorded at altitudes up to 900 meters in Sumatra and even up to 2000 meters in some regions, demonstrating their adaptability to diverse environmental conditions.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Distribution Area
The native range of the species extends from Southern Thailand, Tenasserim, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java. It may also be native to Borneo, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, and the Philippine islands. It can now be found in central Thailand, Laos, Borneo, Sulawesi, Hawaii (introduced in 1922), Tahiti (1950), New Caledonia, the Seychelles, the Chagos Archipelago (1960), Mauritius (before 1768), Réunion, and Saint Helena. 
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