The nests of all doves are basic stick platforms and offers little protection for the chick or eggs from the elements or predation.

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The nests of all doves are basic stick platforms and offers little protection for the chick or eggs from the elements or predation. This is an Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove fledgling sitting tight

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Size: 5500px × 3824px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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