Important Keys:
Habitat
- Distribution: Native to various parts of Central and West Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, and Ghana.
- Environment: Prefers open woodlands, forest edges, and areas with dense vegetation. It can also adapt to more open or semi-arid regions.
Diet
- Primary Food: Seeds, grains, and occasionally fruits.
- Feeding Behavior: Forages on the ground, using its beak to pick up seeds and small plant material.
Breeding
- Nesting: Typically nests in trees or shrubs. The nest is usually a simple, loose platform of twigs and leaves.
- Egg Quantity: Generally lays 1-2 eggs per clutch.
- Incubation Period: Approximately 12-14 days.
- Fledging: Chicks fledge (leave the nest) around 10-15 days after hatching.
Lifespan
- In the Wild: Usually around 5-7 years, although this can vary.
- In Captivity: Can live up to 10 years or more, depending on care and conditions.
Behavior
- Social Structure: Often seen in pairs or small groups. The Red Pied Dove is generally gentle and not very aggressive.
- Vocalization: Produces soft, cooing calls typical of doves, used for communication between mates and within flocks.
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