StatusIntroduced
RarityFairly Common
Height28 cm
Weight140 g
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Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"In captivity, barbary doves can live up to 20 years, with one recorded case of a 29-year-old bird."
Field Guide
Barbary Dove
4 sections
The Barbary dove, introduced to New Zealand in the late 19th century, is a gentle, medium-sized bird. This dove has become a familiar sight in some urban and suburban areas of the North Island.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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