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Cape Turtle Dove/Ring Necked Dove
Streptopelia capicola

Food: Seed, insects, fallen grain, bread and termite alates.
Habitat: Woodland, savanna, riverine bush, farmland, city parks, urban and rurual gardens.
Habits: Solitary, in pairs or in flocks (sometimes of up tp several houndred birds). Forages on ground with short steps while bobbing its head. Drinks mainly in the morning. Flies high up to a point then glides back down again. Flight fast and direct. They are vocal throughout the day and often at night.

Saw this Cape Turtle Dove in the Kruger National Park.



Did You Know?
Males and females look alike, although the males are slightly bigger.