Cape Turtle Dove or Ring Necked Dove (Streptopelia capicola)
The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared dove, is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It lives in most types of woodland, as well as farmland, suburban parks and gardens. It mainly eats seeds, as well as fruit, nectar, leaves and insects. It usually makes its own nest, out of twigs, leaves and roots, but can also use nests made by other birds. It lays 1-4 eggs, usually 2, which are incubated by both sexes, for 13-16 days. The young stay in the nest for 16-17 days, after which they are dependent on their parents for 12 more days before becoming fully independent.
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Location: Amakhala, South Africa
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