Overview
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Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Bird
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Metriopelia
- Species
- ceciliae
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland
Diet
Feeds on a variety of seeds from weeds and wild grasses.
Behavior
Gather in flocks with other doves. Spend large amounts of time on ground searching for seed. Will roost in trees for short intervals through the night and day.
Hunting
This is species is typically hunted while passing over. A hunter will strategically place themself in between feed, water, or a roost to get a shot at the bird. Sometimes decoys are used to make the bird feel more comfortable.
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern by IUCN.