Internet Bird Collection (IBC) Explore collection
ML201991261 IBC 1575406
Contributor
Robert Humphries Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Pilanesberg NP (please use more specific locations when appropriate )
North-West, South Africa
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Media notes
A pair of Ring-necked or Cape Turtle Doves by a roadside puddle. Ring-necked or Cape Turtle Doves (Streptopelia capicola) are the most common and widespread dove in southern Africa, occurring in a wide range of habitats. They mainly eat seeds, although the female in this clip was feeding on the leaves of a small plant. They also eat termites during mass emergences as well as other insects and invertebrates, bulbs and berries. Elevation: 1305 m. Date added to IBC: April 2, 2019.
Observation details
IBC scientific name: Streptopelia capicola tropica.
Collection
Internet Bird Collection (IBC)
Technical information
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- Original file size
- 72.91 MB